Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Job Summary:

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Mechanical to join our team. This role is responsible for leading and delivering the mechanical services scope across hyperscale data centre and mission‑critical facility projects. The role ensures that DPI design, installation, commissioning, and quality standards are met across all mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water, CRAC/CRAH units, and mechanical infrastructure typical of high‑availability environments.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

· Lead the mechanical design review, technical submittals, and shop drawing approval process.

· Oversee installation of HVAC systems, chilled water networks, pumps, ducting, mechanical containment, and associated systems.

· Ensure compliance with project specifications, ASHRAE standards, SMACNA standards, and regional codes.

· Coordinate with electrical, civil, ELV, and IT infrastructure teams to ensure integrated MEP execution.

· Conduct site inspections, method statement reviews, and risk assessments.

· Monitor and enforce mechanical QA/QC processes and ensure completion of all test packs.

· Validate equipment selection, supplier documentation, and commissioning reports.

· Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve technical issues.

· Manage mechanical subcontractors, ensuring work aligns with project schedules and safety requirements.

· Review progress reports and provide updates to DPI project leadership.

· Support commissioning teams through FAT, SAT, IST, and integrated building performance testing.

· Ensure red-line drawings, O&M manuals, and close‑out documentation are completed.

· Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties

· Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Skills and Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

· 8+ years’ experience in MEP or mission‑critical mechanical systems.

· Strong knowledge of data centre cooling systems (DX, chilled water, indirect/direct evaporative cooling, precision cooling).

· Familiarity with Middle East construction standards (UAE, Qatar, KSA).

· Ability to manage multinational contractors and fast‑track project environments.

· Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross‑functional teams.

Values & Behaviours:

DPI Values

Dedication Precision Integrity

Behaviours

· Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment.

· Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes.

· Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results.

· Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done.

· Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity.

· Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them.

Our Vision

· To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond.

Our Mission

· Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality.

· Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements.

· Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements.

Our Strategy

· People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients.

· Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec’s commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards.

· Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Strong knowledge of data centre cooling systems
• Familiarity with Middle East construction standards (UAE, Qatar, KSA)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• MEP/Mission Critical mechanical systems: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person