We seek experienced Senior & Principal Mechanical Engineers to join my client's offices in London or Paris. The ideal candidates will have at least 7+ years of experience, demonstrating leadership in managing medium to large projects and maintaining client relationships. You will oversee the development, design, and coordination of engineering projects, with a focus on mechanical and electrical installations across various building types.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead large-scale projects, ensuring the design, development, and coordination of engineering services, particularly for mechanical and electrical systems.
- Act as the primary client contact, representing the company at technical meetings with clients, contractors, and professional teams.
- Develop and specify controls, instruments, and systems for building services, ensuring compliance with functional specifications and client requirements.
- Survey and test existing installations, prepare dilapidation reports and ensure designs meet legal and industry standards.
- Coordinate engineering services holistically, focusing on the integration of engineering solutions across projects.
- Validate input from junior engineers and oversee project delivery, ensuring compliance with project management, financial, and quality assurance protocols.
Role Requirements:
- BSc/BEng in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- Progressing toward or already holding Chartered Engineer status (MCIBSE/MIEE).
- Extensive experience in specification design across multiple building types, particularly in sectors such as data centres, healthcare, pharmaceutical, commercial, labs, or clean rooms.
- Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU Health & Safety regulations, BS standards, and industry codes.
- Proficiency in MS Office, engineering design software, and IT-based calculation tools.
- Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and manage teams effectively.
- Experience with international consultancy operations is preferred, as is a background in consulting or construction.
- You must adhere to ethical guidelines and practices, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest professional standards.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead significant projects that will have a lasting impact. We provide a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can grow professionally and contribute to cutting-edge projects contributing to the company's continued growth and success. Join my client and be part of a team that is shaping the future of data centre infrastructure.