Senior/ Principal Mechanical Engineer

Posted 19 days 10 hours ago by James Gray Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Edinburgh, City, United Kingdom, EH1 1
Job Description

Job Title: Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - MEP Consultancy (Data Centre Design - No Sector Experienced Required)

Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Join a Leading MEP Consultancy Specialising in Data Centre Design!

Are you a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer with a passion for high-performance building systems and cutting-edge data centre design? We're a forward-thinking MEP consultancy delivering top-tier mechanical and electrical engineering services for some of the world's biggest tech and hyperscale clients.

This is your chance to work on mission-critical infrastructure projects that shape the digital world - and be part of something truly impactful!

What You'll Be Doing:
  1. Lead mechanical design on complex data centre and critical environment projects
  2. Oversee HVAC, chilled water, and advanced cooling systems
  3. Collaborate with electrical, public health, and sustainability teams
  4. Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise
  5. Manage client expectations, timelines, and budgets
  6. Ensure compliance with global standards and best practices
  7. Drive innovation in low-carbon, energy-efficient systems
What We're Looking For:
  1. Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng)
  2. Chartered status (CEng or equivalent) is a big plus
  3. 8+ years in MEP consultancy or building services
  4. Experience with data centre or critical systems design
  5. Strong HVAC and cooling systems knowledge
  6. Excellent leadership and client-facing skills
Why Join Us?
  1. Collaborative team of expert MEP engineers
  2. Competitive pay, flexible hours, hybrid working
  3. Work with the latest digital tools and BIM tech
Ready to Design the Future of Digital Infrastructure?

Apply now and take your career to the next level with a dynamic, innovative MEP engineering consultancy!