Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Data Centre
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Start: Summer 2025 | Duration: 18 Months (potential up to 8 years)
Project Value: £35M
We’re recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join a major live data centre upgrade in Barnsley, supporting the continued growth of the digital infrastructure sector in the North of England.
Key Details:
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£13M Chiller Replacement & Migration: Consolidation of ageing cooling systems, installation of new water-cooled chillers, 250mm CHW pipework, pumps, PHX, BMS/fire alarm upgrades.
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£22M Data Hall Refurbishment: Full MEP strip-out and fit-out of 1,000m² hall, including AHUs, LV switchrooms, DX systems, UPS/DRUPS-backed LV distribution, fire suppression, and controls.
What We’re Looking For:
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Mechanically biased engineer with strong MEP experience.
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Proven track record delivering complex projects in live or mission-critical environments.
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Confident managing subbies, coordinating works, and driving programme.
Why Apply?
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Work on one of the most significant data centre projects in the North.
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Long-term pipeline – potential for up to 8 years on-site.
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Join a leading contractor with major data infrastructure experience.