Lead R&D Engineer

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Leading the R&D engineering team
• Responsible for leading R&D engineering projects. Undertakes a role in the development and design of engineering services, implementing new ideas and new technologies for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, etc. in data centres
• Researches new and emerging technologies (including renewables) in data centre engineering and where appropriate implement them into test designs
• Innovate new designs that aim to make the operational & construction environmental Impact of data centres as positive as possible. Target – The Net Zero Impact Data Centre
• Be at the forefront of new thinking for data centre design
• Create designs and engineering solutions that can then be implemented into client projects.
• Work with the project teams to implement new solutions into live project designs.
• Present new design solutions both internally and to external clients
• Generate white papers and technical articles for publication
• Present innovative engineering ideas and solutions at industry events
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client
• Responsible for managing junior members of the team
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors’ teams
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Leads on the project and engineering coordination
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• MSc/MEng or PHD in appropriate engineering discipline
• MCIBSE/MIEE or working towards Chartered Engineer status
• At least 5 years’ experience in the design of building services with at least 3 years experience in the design of data centres
• Ability to research
• Ability to think innovatively
• An excellent understanding of mechanical/electrical engineering from first principles
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Presentation skills
• Technical report writing skills
• Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of MS Office applications word, excel, etc.
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of BS EN standards / UK Regulations / Codes / UTI / UKGBC
• Good understanding of the world climate emergency
• Mentoring
• Understanding of patents and how they are registered