Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Design

Cheltenham (Hybrid)

£70,000 + Package

About the Role

An industry-leading modular data centre provider is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join its growing technical team. This is a newly created position offering exposure across the full engineering lifecycle - from concept development and product testing through to detailed design, production, installation, and commissioning.

You’ll work closely with senior technical leadership, playing a key role in shaping next- modular data centre solutions within a fast-scaling environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical design across modular data centre projects
• Support concept development, product innovation, and testing
• Produce and review technical designs in collaboration with electrical, BMS, and project teams
• Ensure designs meet data centre standards and client requirements
• Provide technical input into bids, value engineering, and feasibility
• Support CFD modelling inputs and thermal design considerations
• Coordinate design delivery from concept through to commissioning
• Engage with clients, contractors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical environments
• Strong CAD/design software experience (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit)
• Experience with HVAC/cooling systems within critical environments
• Understanding of data centre standards and resilience principles

Desirable

• Professional membership (e.g. CIBSE, IMechE)
• Exposure to electrical systems or cross-discipline coordination
• Experience supporting CFD modelling

Why Apply?

• Newly created, high-impact role with real ownership
• Work across the full project lifecycle - not siloed design
• Involvement in cutting-edge modular data centre innovation
• Clear progression into a technical authority position
• Collaborative, high-performance engineering environment

If you’re a Mechanical Engineer with data centre experience looking for more ownership, technical challenge, and long-term progression - apply now!