Data Centre Design Specialist

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Colt Data Centre Services Full time

Company Overview:

Colt Data Centre Services is a leading provider of data centre services with over 20 years' experience in designing, building and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centres.

We host significant financial, media, corporate and cloud wholesale providers across the world.

Our expertise lies in developing and executing technical solutions for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting senior mechanical engineers in design and implementation, contributing to project meetings and providing insights to optimize designs and implementation strategies.

Job Summary:

This role is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of technical policies and practices for infrastructure system design.

You will be responsible for assisting in creating design guidelines and workflows to maintain consistency and quality across projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical design support for mechanical and critical support systems across Colt's Telco and Data Centre estate.
  • Design and engineer mechanical and critical infrastructure systems to support Colt's technical data centre operations.
  • Develop expertise in industry best practices for mechanical system designs.
  • Coordinate the performance, supply, and support of technical infrastructure suppliers.
  • Support the development and implementation of technical and operational policies for infrastructure systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

Fluent in English. Being bilingual is an advantage, enabling effective communication across diverse teams and regions.

Academic qualifications in a relevant construction or engineering discipline are essential.

  • Proven experience in mechanical design engineering, with a focus on critical infrastructure or data centre environments.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, cooling, and other critical support systems for technical infrastructure.
  • Expertise in design best practices, safety standards, and operational policies for mechanical infrastructure.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage supplier performance, ensuring efficient delivery and support of technical solutions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.



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