Senior Mechanical Manager (Data Centre Backround)

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Manager to lead the design, operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical systems supporting mission-critical data centre facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of cooling and mechanical infrastructure while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and business continuity.

Your role

• Lead the management and operation of all mechanical systems within data centre facilities.
• Oversee the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC and cooling infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of critical mechanical systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, piping, and water treatment systems.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor mechanical system performance and identify opportunities for efficiency and optimization.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans for mechanical failures and incidents.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, construction, and operations teams on new builds, expansions, and retrofit projects.
• Support capacity planning and ensure mechanical infrastructure can meet future business requirements.
• Manage commissioning and integrated systems testing activities for mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, environmental policies, and operational procedures.
• Drive sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and PUE optimization.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, technical specifications, SOPs, MOPs, and maintenance procedures.
• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, contractors, and service providers.
• Develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and support cost-control initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams of mechanical engineers, technicians, and facility personnel.
• Provide technical leadership during audits, customer visits, and operational reviews.
• Ensure readiness and response capability for emergency situations affecting critical infrastructure.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration is preferred.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering or critical facilities experience, including significant experience within data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing mechanical infrastructure in hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or Tier III/Tier IV data centres.
• Strong knowledge of:
• HVAC systems and controls.
• Chillers and cooling plants.
• Cooling towers and condenser water systems.
• CRAC/CRAH units.
• Pumps, piping, and fluid distribution systems.
• Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms.
• Water treatment and energy management systems.
• Experience in design review, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of critical mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of redundancy concepts, reliability engineering, and business continuity requirements.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines, Uptime Institute standards, TIA-942, NFPA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external contractors and vendors.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience in budget management, project planning, and resource allocation.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Preferred certifications:
• Professional Engineer (PE) / Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Specialist (ATS)
• Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or equivalent
• ASHRAE Certifications
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
• NEBOSH or IOSH Safety Certification.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.