Mechanical Design Engineer
3 days ago
Cheltenham
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-generation 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!