Senior Mechanical Engineer - Milan

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges?Ready to take the lead on data centre projects that shape the digital infrastructure of tomorrow?

This is your opportunity to elevate your impact on a global stage.

You will take ownership of the mechanical scope across large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects. You’ll influence design decisions from concept through commissioning, ensuring high performance, resilience, and compliance.

Technical leadership & innovation

You’ll be the go to expert for mechanical design developing systems such as HVAC, chilled water, CRAC units and fire protection while helping drive continuous improvement and standardisation across engineering processes.

Client facing influence

You will act as the primary technical contact for major clients across Europe. Your strategic insight and design assurance will strengthen relationships and elevate delivery excellence.

You will guide and mentor junior engineers within multidisciplinary teams. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of mechanical engineering talent while building your own leadership profile.

Cross disciplinary collaboration

You will work closely with electrical, structural, architectural, sustainability and BIM specialists to deliver integrated, efficient and cost effective project solutions.

• Strong experience in mechanical building services design ideally within mission critical environments such as data centres, healthcare, or high tech manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy modelling principles.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, IES VE, and CFD simulation software.
• Proven leadership across complex technical projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it) with a recognised institution (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE).

In addition, you will be joining a community that prioritises ongoing learning and development through regular knowledge sharing sessions and investment in accredited professional courses and educational programmes. You set the pace for your professional development—whatever direction you choose, you’ll receive full support along the way.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,300 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised.