Data centre engineer

ibse; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Data Centre Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver high-performance facilities. The successful candidate will develop detailed designs, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior engineers. A degree in engineering and chartered status (or progress towards) is required, along with experience in mission-critical environments. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression on challenging projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career progression

Work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mission-critical environments, ideally data centres.
• Strong knowledge of UK building services standards and sustainable design principles.
• Full UK working rights.

Responsibilities

• Developing detailed electrical or mechanical designs for data centres.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers.
• Engaging with clients to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or working towards

Job description

Your new role

• As a Data Centre Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of complex, high-performance facilities. You'll work on projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed electrical or mechanical designs for data centres
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior engineers
• Engaging with clients to ensure project objectives are met

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) with CIBSE/IET or similar
• Proven experience in mission‑critical environments, ideally data centres
• Strong knowledge of UK building services standards and sustainable design principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK working rights

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• The chance to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure

Please note mechanical engineers will be required to be on site 3 days a week. For electrical engineers there is more flexibility.

What you need to do now

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to world‑class data centre projects, apply today by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

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