Senior Mechanical Engineer
South East England | Permanent
About the Opportunity
Blackedge Consulting is supporting the delivery of next-generation AI hyperscale data centres across South East England. As demand for high-density compute infrastructure accelerates, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a proven background in complex MEP and mission critical environments to lead mechanical design on highly regulated CAPEX projects.
This is a strategic opportunity to contribute to hyperscale facilities where resilience, redundancy, and performance are paramount. You will play a key role in shaping mechanical systems that support cutting-edge AI infrastructure within one of the fastest-growing sectors globally.
The Role
As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical design across full project lifecycles, ensuring technical excellence and compliance within mission critical environments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead mechanical design for hyperscale data centre projects from concept through detailed design and IFC stages
* Develop and review HVAC, chilled water, heat rejection and critical cooling system designs
* Coordinate complex MEP integration within mission critical environments
* Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and international data centre standards
* Oversee load calculations, energy modelling and plant sizing for high-density AI compute environments
* Collaborate with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams to ensure coordinated delivery
* Review technical submittals, specifications and contractor proposals
* Support design risk reviews, value engineering and constructability assessments
* Engage directly with clients, consultants and specialist supply chain partners
About You
You are a technically strong mechanical engineer with deep experience delivering data centre or mission critical MEP projects in regulated CAPEX environments.
Essential Requirements:
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
* Significant experience in data centre, hyperscale, or other mission critical facilities
* Strong expertise in HVAC systems, chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC integration and heat rejection plant
* Proven track record delivering complex MEP design packages on large-scale projects
* Understanding of redundancy principles (N, N+1, 2N) within critical environments
* Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary design teams
* Familiarity with BIM and digital design environments
* Excellent stakeholder communication skills
If you are a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to shape the future of AI hyperscale infrastructure and based in South East England, we would like to hear from you.
Submit your CV to apply.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact the Blackedge Consulting team.