Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer
Pubblicato il 06-08-2026 - Blackedge Consulting in Pavia
Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre & Mission Critical Projects - Milan 3 days per week onsite
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Join a globally respected engineering consultancy at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects across Europe. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior / Lead Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in shaping technically advanced, high-performance facilities that support the rapidly growing digital infrastructure sector.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will contribute to the design and delivery of advanced mechanical systems for some of the most demanding facilities in the sector.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical capability with leadership skills, client-facing experience, and the ability to manage projects through all phases of delivery.
The Opportunity:
As demand for digital infrastructure and mission-critical facilities continues to grow globally, organisations are investing heavily in secure, energy-efficient, and highly resilient buildings capable of supporting modern technology and operational requirements.
This organisation partners with major international clients to deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions across the data centre and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on sustainability, operational performance, and long-term value.
As part of the Milan Building Services Engineering team, you will work closely with mechanical, electrical,
structural, and sustainability specialists to develop integrated engineering solutions from early-stage concept design through to detailed design, construction support, and project completion.
This role offers significant responsibility, exposure to high-profile projects, and excellent opportunities for professional growth within an internationally connected business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the mechanical engineering design and technical delivery of mission-critical and multidisciplinary building projects
- Manage projects through all stages including feasibility studies, concept design, detailed design, tender support, and construction phase services
- Act as the lead mechanical engineering contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
- Develop and oversee the design of complex mechanical building systems including:
- HVAC systems
- Chilled water and cooling systems
- Ventilation and smoke control systems
- Heating systems
- Hydronic and pipework systems
- Sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions
- Mechanical infrastructure for mission-critical environments
- Coordinate closely with electrical, structural, architectural,
and BIM teams to ensure integrated project delivery
- Lead technical reviews, design coordination meetings, and engineering workshops
- Support the delivery of low-carbon and sustainable engineering strategies across projects
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers
- Contribute to resource planning, project scheduling, and quality assurance processes
- Ensure designs comply with local and international standards, client specifications, and industry best practice
- Assist in identifying xlwpduy innovative technologies and engineering approaches to improve project performance and efficiency
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and technical leadership
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Building Services, or Energy Engineering
- Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
- Extensive experience in mechanical building services engineering
- Proven experience working on Data Centre, Mission Critical, or Industrial Building projects
- Strong technical understanding of HVAC and mechanical building systems design
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Ability to manage projects from conceptual design through to construction and commissioning stages
- Experience working in BIM/Revit environments; knowledge of parametric design tools would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of sustainable building design principles and energy-efficient systems
- Fluent written and spoken Italian and English