Mission Critical Mechanical Services Buildings Lead

Mission Critical Mechanical Lead
Location: UK (Flexible on location/Hybrid)

Are you a mechanical building services expert ready to take a lead role on some of the most complex and high-profile data centre projects in the UK and beyond? I'm currently working with a leading global consultancy, known for its innovative solutions across mission critical sectors, who are seeking a Mission Critical Mechanical Lead to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of critical infrastructure projects while working within a collaborative, flexible, and people-focused environment. You'll be a key driver of technical excellence, client development, project delivery, and internal capability building across the business.
What you'll be doing:

• Client Development: Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders within client data centre project teams, while nurturing existing partnerships.
• Technical Leadership: Develop and maintain technical design standards, contribute thought leadership within national technical forums, and help set the direction for future services.
• Team Development: Support and upskill mechanical engineers across the business, acting as a central point of contact for technical expertise within the mission critical sector.
• Innovation and Market Insight: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, supply chain developments, and competitor activity to provide strategic insights and opportunities for growth.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with architecture, engineering, sales, and project management teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Project Management: Lead on the delivery of multi-disciplinary designs for mission critical clients, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic objectives.
• Reporting: Produce regular updates on technical activities, supplier engagement, market trends, and project performance.

What we're looking for:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Chartered status preferred).
• Deep technical knowledge of mechanical cooling systems and building services design for data centres.
• A proven track record of delivering large and complex projects (100m+) in the mission critical sector.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills, with the confidence to present internally and externally at conferences.
• A well-established network within the mission critical and data centre sector.
• A passion for innovation, collaboration, and continual improvement.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Work in a people-first culture that values diversity of thought, flexible working, and professional growth.
• Access leadership development programmes and clear progression pathways.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, and flexible/remote working arrangements.
• Be part of a business recognised among LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and the Times Top 50 Employers for Women.
• Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most cutting-edge and sustainable infrastructure projects.

Additional information:
Please note, some projects may require security clearance. Candidates must have (or be eligible for) UK security vetting, which typically requires 5 years of continuous residency.

Interested in finding out more?
If you'd like to have a confidential chat about this opportunity, please get in touch. Apply now or give Roberto Sartori a call on (phone number removed).

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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