Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Equans Uk & Ireland
Lead mechanical design for data centre and mission‑critical projects
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
90,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Turnkey
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Microelectronics and new technologies
Data Centers
Biotechnology & pharmaceutical industry
Food industry
Nuclear
Energy production & renewable solutions
Marine & offshore
Defense
Role
What you would be doing
mechanical design
design review
design coordination
site support
commissioning
bid support
- Maintain audit trail to demonstrate design review process and design acceptance by internal and external stakeholders.
- Full accountability for the design of mechanical services for data center and other mission critical projects.
- Management of mechanical designers including review and approval of designs.
- Lead co-ordination of construction, mechanical and electrical design at all stages of the project lifecycle, including input from clients, internal / external designers, suppliers, subcontractors and commissioning agents.
- Provide engineering support to site teams, providing specialist design input to proactively resolve problems and support installation works to programme requirements.
- Provide support to the technical strategy at bid and pre-construction phase.
- Provide engineering support to maintain technical audit trail through design, procurement, installation and commissioning stages.
- Effectively resolve installation and commissioning challenges.
- Lead regular design meetings with project team and provide effective communication and change management.
- Delivery of designs in line with health and safety requirements.
What you bring
beng/meng
cfd
breeam
design lead
data centers
mentoring
- Successful project delivery with high quality design deliverables completed on time and on budget.
- Experience in undertaking and managing specialist design and engineering services - Sustainability & compliance (BREEAM, environmental permitting - heat, fume and noise emissions, Part L), mathematical modelling (CFD, FEA, etc) and services supports design.
- Experience of undertaking design at all stages of project lifecycle - pre-construction, design and construction stage.
- Recognised qualification in mechanical / building services engineering. i.e. BEng / MEng or significant demonstratable experience.
- Ability to agree practical and realistic programme for delivery of design to the requirements of internal and external stakeholders and project demands.
- Accepted as the design lead within the project teams.
- Experience of undertaking and leading the design of mechanical services, particularly for data centers and other critical environment projects.
- Experience of designing mechanical services in line with appropriate standards, guidance and client`s requirements.
- Ability to mentor and provide leadership to engineers and designers of all levels.
- Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
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Company
Overview
€19.2B turnover
Global revenue
The company operates as part of a global powerhouse with a significant financial footprint.
20 countries
Global presence
The company's reach extends across 20 countries worldwide.
£2B revenue
UK & Ireland operations
The UK arm contributes significantly to the company's global operations.
2021 launch
UK rebrand
The company rebranded in the UK to focus on technical and energy services.
- It’s part of a global powerhouse operating in 20 countries with a €19.2 billion turnover in 2024.
- In the UK & Ireland, the company delivers multi‑disciplinary projects—from town regeneration to smart energy systems.
- Expertise spans technical services, facilities management, low‑carbon energy, green mobility, district energy and decentralised renewables.
- Typical projects include hospital energy upgrades, heat networks at universities, public sector building retrofits and urban regeneration schemes.
- A standout fact: it rebranded from ENGIE in mid‑2021 to sharpen focus and agility in technical and energy services.
- Now led by a locally appointed CEO, it combines global scale with regional delivery—blending international muscle with UK‑Ireland focus.
3,000-Vehicle Fleet
Electrified Fleet
Fleet electrification initiative to phase out diesel generators.
10,000 Trees Planted
Tree Planting Initiative
Initiative to promote biodiversity through tree planting at customer and community sites.
ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001
Certified Management Systems
Certifications for quality, environment, and safety management systems.
Right Answer (ANS)
Mission Focus
Mission to provide the 'Right Answer' to customer needs through innovative solutions.
- Robustness and performance underpinned by highest ethical standards at all times
- Core shared values: respect, integrity, and responsibility
- Safety First programme aiming for zero fatalities & serious accidents
- Leaders set example by embedding safety in decision-making and site visits
- Equans Tree Fund: planted over 10,000 trees at customer and community sites
- #ProudtoMakeitReal – delivering “real solutions” supporting greener, efficient, connected world
Net Zero by 2035
Climate Commitments
Aiming for Scope 1 and 2 emissions neutrality by 2035, with Scope 3 targets set for 2050 and a 52% reduction by 2030.
3,000 Electrified Vehicles
Clean Fleet
Transitioning to an electrified fleet of 3,000 vehicles and phasing out diesel generators to improve air quality.
10,000 Trees Planted
Reforestation Efforts
Over 10,000 trees have been planted since 2019 through the Tree Fund initiative.
Over 2 Mt CO₂ Savings
Carbon Reduction Impact
The Carbon Shift initiative has identified over 2 million tonnes of CO₂ savings, along with £500 million in client cost savings and £400 million in public funding.
- SBTi validation confirms alignment with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement trajectory.
- Holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, supported by ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Waste reduction through circular-economy partnerships and closed-loop recycling training programs.
- Provides smart building solutions, EV infrastructure, water-usage reduction, and biodiversity safeguards.
- Follows an integrated ESG ('Planet') strategy, with quarterly reporting via the IMPACT Manifesto governance framework.
- DE&I vision: “enable a culture which values difference and delivers fairness for all”
- “Be Yourself” strategy structured around six pillars: Inclusive Culture; Leadership & Governance; The Talent Journey; Policies & Ways of Working; Community & Supply Chain; Driving Performance
- Six employee‑led networks: AccessAbility; Encompass (LGBTQ+); RISE (ethnic minorities); Veterans & Reservists; Women Together; Working Parents; plus Young Professionals
- External partnerships: Business in the Community, Business Disability Forum, Inclusive Employers, Stonewall
- Annual objective‑setting includes mandatory DE&I goals for all employees
- Executive sponsorship via CFO and Head of DE&I; accountability embedded in governance
- Focus on attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining diverse talent for high‑performing culture
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