Senior​/Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer; Data Centres

Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer (Data Centres)

We are looking for a skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer who is excited by the opportunity to lead designs and projects in the Data Centre space.

• Guide mechanical design packages from initial brief through detailed design, installation and commissioning
• Provide technical leadership across data centre projects
• Support the development of junior colleagues
• Lead and deliver mechanical work packages on complex projects
• Ensure high quality design outputs
• Work closely with clients
• Present technical information clearly
• Contribute to conceptual design work
• Mentor junior team members
• Manage budgets and resources
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (preferably to master's level) with Chartership status (CIBSE / IMechE)
• Accomplished engineer interested in developing design and project management skills on fast‑paced, highly technical projects
• Experience in data centre and/or other mission critical systems and facilities
• Demonstrable experience of successfully leading complex mechanical engineering projects with strong communication skills through sketching, drawing and writing
• Competent in designing software packages

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. In addition to competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas in a drive toward excellence.