Mechanical Design Manager – Data Centre – Copenhagen

EverHire is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Manager for a permanent role in Copenhagen. You will lead mechanical design on data centre and other mission-critical projects in Denmark.

About the role

As Mechanical Design Manager, you will lead and coordinate mechanical engineering and design activities through the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through construction, commissioning and handover. You will manage design teams and specialist consultants and coordinate mechanical systems with other disciplines. You will also make sure designs are technically robust, delivered to programme and compliant with project requirements, Danish regulations, relevant standards and client specifications. You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal project teams. The team is based in Copenhagen. The role is mainly office and project based, with regular contact with project sites, clients and project delivery teams.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and engineering activities across data centre projects
• Review and develop mechanical systems, including HVAC, cooling, chilled water, heating, ventilation and associated building services
• Manage design development from concept through detailed design and construction stages
• Manage and coordinate internal design teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, CSA, architectural and structural disciplines, and identify and resolve design clashes and technical issues
• Lead design review meetings and technical coordination sessions, and work closely with BIM teams
• Review drawings, specifications, calculations, RFIs, design changes and subcontractor technical submissions
• Support procurement and technical evaluation of mechanical equipment and systems
• Ensure designs comply with Danish regulations, relevant EN/DS standards and client requirements, and support QA/QC processes
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and final handover, including O&M documentation and as-built information
• Act as a key technical point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors and project teams

Who are you?

You are an experienced Mechanical Design Manager or Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in technically complex construction projects. You are comfortable working across design, project management and construction. You can lead consultants and design teams and also give practical technical support during delivery. You communicate technical issues clearly and offer practical, commercially aware solutions.

• Strong mechanical engineering or design management experience on complex construction projects
• Data Centre / Mission Critical experience is strongly preferred, particularly with large-scale HVAC, cooling and mechanical infrastructure
• Experience with large-scale commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, energy or other technically complex projects will also be considered
• Proven experience managing mechanical design through multiple project stages
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Experience working with main contractors, consultants and specialist subcontractors

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc or MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent
• Relevant professional engineering qualifications are desirable
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, cooling, chilled water and hydronic systems, ventilation, heating, domestic water and mechanical plant
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience; Navisworks/BIM coordination experience preferred
• Knowledge of relevant Danish and European standards
• Fluent English (mandatory); Danish is a plus but not required
• Willingness to work in Denmark on a permanent basis

Would you like to lead the mechanical design on data centre and mission-critical projects in Denmark? Apply via our website. For questions, please contact Erol Efe Yigit, Recruitment Consultant at EverHire, at erol@everhire.se