Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer in Manchester - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres

Location: Manchester

Sector: Data Centre and Critical Infrastructure Design & Build

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to start your career in a fast-growing, award-winning specialist engineering business? Our client, a leading provider of data centre design and build services, is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding Mechanical Design team.This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data centre and comms room design, developing the skills to grow into a fully qualified Mechanical Design Engineer.

The Role

Working under the guidance of the Head of Critical Infrastructure Projects, you will receive mentoring and development opportunities, contributing to mechanical design projects across a wide range of client sites.
Key responsibilities include:

• Producing mechanical designs for data centre systems, including chilled water, high-efficiency cooling, and ventilation systems
• Preparing mechanical schematics for both sales and build documentation
• Assisting in producing specifications for critical mechanical installations
• Issuing specifications to contractors and reviewing quotations
• Conducting site surveys as required
• Developing detailed drawings, technical submissions, calculations, and operational descriptions to the construction standard
• Liaising with subcontractors and procurement to ensure drawings and specifications are complete for project delivery
• Preparing technical designs and submittals for customer review
• Flexibility to work across multiple projects and travel occasionally

About You

• BEng, MEng, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Good numeracy skills
• Competent in Word, Excel, and Outlook; AutoCAD knowledge is desirable but not essential
• Able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Full driving licence is advantageous but not essential
• Forward-thinking, self-motivated, and a team player

What's on Offer

• £25,000
• Exposure to complex and technically challenging data centre projects
• Mentorship and structured development into a Mechanical Design Engineer role within a team of 20 design engineers.
• Opportunity to work for a rapidly expanding, award-winning engineering business
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team

What you need to do now

If you are a motivated Mechanical Engineering graduate eager to develop a career in critical infrastructure and data centre design, this is an excellent opportunity to start your journey in a specialist and growing engineering environment.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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