About the job

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Mechanical works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, on programme, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

• Support the coordination and delivery of Mechanical works across the project lifecycle

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical submittals

• Assist with the implementation of site QA/QC processes and ensure works are completed to required standards

• Coordinate with subcontractors, supervisors, and the wider project team on daily mechanical site activities

• Monitor site progress and report on programme status to senior engineers and management

• Ensure all mechanical documentation, including technical submittals and safety documentation, is maintained and up to date

• Attend Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, and Planning Meetings

• Liaise with the design team to request and track construction information (RFIs)

• Assist with installation checks, inspections, and verification of mechanical systems on site

• Support commercial management by tracking variations and assisting with progress claims

• Identify and assist in resolving technical, design, and coordination issues

• Assist with the management and close-out of mechanical snagging items

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline

• Minimum 3+ years' experience within the mechanical construction sector

• Experience working on mechanical systems such as HVAC, piping, and associated services

• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and site practices

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team and coordinate with subcontractors

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and installation methodologies

• Experience in data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous

Benefits

·        Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry  

·        Working on large scale data centre projects 

·        Collaborative team working environments 

·        Career progression and development supported 

·        Competitive salary packages 

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.What you'll do

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• Design, build and commission hydraulic test rigs and prototype products that integrate with heat pumps (buffer tanks, hot water cylinders, heat exchangers, circulation and modulation hardware, and similar).
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• Carry out hands-on assembly and plumbing of water-side and refrigerant-adjacent systems - pipework, fittings, pumps, valves, sensors and controls.
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• Instrument rigs with temperature, flow and pressure measurement, and run structured test campaigns to characterise both systems and components performance.
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• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, thermal and mechanical issues on live systems, and feed findings back into the design.
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• Work closely with the wider R&D team to iterate designs quickly, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability and serviceability.
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• Produce clear documentation: test plans, build instructions, results write-ups and design records.
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Essential requirements

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• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
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• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in an R&D, product development or test environment.
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• Demonstrable heat pump knowledge - you understand how heat pumps work, their operating envelopes, and how the hydraulic system around them behaves (flow, temperature, ΔT, defrost, modulation, etc.).
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• Strong hands-on experience - this is the most important requirement. You can build, plumb, commission and fault-find systems yourself, not just specify them. Practical plumbing and pipework skills are essential.
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• Experience working with hydraulic systems - pumps, valves, heat exchangers, tanks, pipework and the behaviour of water-side circuits.
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• Comfortable instrumenting rigs and interpreting test data to draw engineering conclusions.
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• CAD proficiency for designing rig components and prototype parts.
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• Able to work independently and using own initiative on-site in Slough and move quickly in a fast-paced R&D environment.
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