Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Development

CloudHQ is building a diverse and talented team to drive our success and help shape the future of mission‑critical infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of the design, planning, execution and delivery of advanced mechanical systems for developer‑led hyperscale data center projects across Europe. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Mechanical Design

• Serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical systems that meet tiered reliability, scalability and energy efficiency goals in hyperscale environments.
• Review detailed engineering specifications and calculations for HVAC, chilled water networks, air handling units, cooling towers and fire suppression systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Optimize thermodynamic efficiencies and fluid dynamics across mechanical systems to reduce operating costs.
• Use CFD modelling software to simulate airflow dynamics, thermal load distribution and cooling efficiency, identifying potential hotspots and operational risks.
• Design redundant systems to support continuous operations during peak loads and maintenance windows.

Project Management & Lifecycle Oversight

• Lead mechanical scopes across all development phases, including early‑stage, design reviews and tendering.
• Collaborate with development teams during pre‑construction planning, providing input on master plans, feasibility studies and design risk mitigation.
• Manage mechanical system integration during construction, acting as the primary liaison between contractors, consultants and the internal project team.

Compliance & Sustainability Standards

• Ensure designs comply with European building codes, ASHRAE standards and ISO directives.
• Incorporate energy optimization technologies and carbon reduction strategies, achieving optimal PUE targets.
• Monitor environmental regulations, including waste management, material use and emissions minimization.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Integration

• Partner with structural and electrical engineers for seamless system integration.
• Collaborate with tenant teams to address unique mechanical requirements and tailor cooling solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, vendors and consultants, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Lead design team meetings, presenting technical insights and actionable outcomes.
• Research emerging innovations such as liquid cooling, IoT‑controlled sensors and AI‑driven predictive maintenance, integrating them where feasible.
• Develop modular solutions leveraging prefabrication to reduce construction timelines and costs.
• Introduce advanced monitoring systems for real‑time performance tuning.

Skills & Experience Technical Expertise

• Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, including HVAC, cooling infrastructure, fire suppression and air distribution networks.
• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat rejection strategies for large‑scale facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM platforms, CFD software (ANSYS or OpenFOAM) and energy modelling systems.

Regulatory Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of EU environmental standards, EN, ASHRAE, ISO and local building codes.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and optimized performance technologies.

Project Management Skills

• Proven ability to manage complex mechanical scopes across multiple simultaneous projects while adhering to schedules and budgets.
• Skilled in generating detailed documentation, reports and technical reviews.

Travel Flexibility

Willingness to travel regularly within Europe to project sites and contractor facilities (up to 50% travel based on project needs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as LEED AP, ASHRAE Certification or CIBSE/IMECHE Membership are highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of technical and project management experience delivering mechanical systems for developer‑led data center projects or similar mission‑critical environments.
• Languages: Fluency in English required; fluency in German, French or other European languages preferred.

Disclaimer

To be eligible, you must be based in the UK, France, Germany, Italy or Luxembourg. The role involves regular travel across EMEA.

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