Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role at Black & White Engineering
. This role focuses on delivering high-performance data centre projects across Europe, with leadership in design strategy and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

At Black & White Engineering
, we’re not just designing mechanical systems—we’re enabling the infrastructure that powers the digital economy.

• Manage the mechanical design lifecycle from concept development to detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
• Lead and influence design strategy for high-performance data centre projects in a mission-critical context.
• Work with HVAC systems, chilled water networks, CRAC/CRAH units, fire protection systems, and other mechanical systems to meet the demands of hyperscale and colocation data centres.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier standards, ASHRAE guidelines, and European regulations while driving energy efficiency and resilience.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, support technical leads, manage client relationships, and mentor junior engineers.

• Strong mechanical services background, ideally in mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, and CFD software; knowledge of thermodynamics and energy modelling.
• Chartered status is highly desirable.

• Senior level role with leadership responsibilities, including guiding technical direction and client engagement.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Consulting, Design, and Engineering
• Industries:
  Construction, Business Consulting and Services, and Design Services

We offer a collaborative UK team, access to global expertise, and a culture of continuous learning with CPD programmes and chartership support. For those at Principal level, a fast-track route to Associate Director is available.