Senior Mechanical / HVAC Engineer - Barcelona/Madrid

At Bryden Wood, we are expanding our teams in Barcelona and Madrid to work on large scale projects for the biggest names in ‘Big Tech’ and the Industrial sector.

We are looking for a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical delivery of our Data Centre and large-scale industrial projects. This is your chance to work in a truly international environment, fully integrated with our UK HQ, while enjoying benefits that set a new standard for the Spanish market.

The role

• Lead Mechanical technical design for all project stages (From Concept to Construction) including carrying out calculations, concept development, Project coordination, H&S and Risk management and project delivery.
• Supervise and coordinate teams of engineers and technicians, assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and ensuring team cohesion toward project goals.
• Identify and specify appropriate mechanical equipment and components to meet project objectives, considering energy efficiency, reliability, redundancy, and system compatibility.
• Proficient in hydraulic system calculations, including pump sizing, pressure drop analysis, and flow control for chilled water applications.
• Ensure full compliance with Spanish regulations.
• Produce official submissions for Spanish professional bodies (Colegio de Ingenieros) and local authorities.
• Manage project coordination, QA/QC procedures, and risk management.
• Mentor junior engineers and liaise with senior management on project escalations.

What we need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Energy Engineering or equivalent.
• Must-Have: Deep knowledge of Spanish regulations (RSIF/RITE/CTE…).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, preferable with previous experience in Data Centre or mission critical Projects in Spain.
• Experience producing and delivering official submissions to ‘Colegio de Ingenieros’ and local authorities.
• Experience: Solid experience on Large-Scale Industrial/Infrastructure projects. Experience in Data Centre Projects will be highly valued. Note: If you have deep Industrial experience but are new to Data Centres, we want to hear from you.
• Language: Full professional fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
• Project management: Proven experience in mechanical project management, with the ability to provide autonomous leadership and coordinate small teams of engineers
• Revit & Navisworks: Competent in the use of Revit and Navisworks

Our benefits package is designed to be the best in the sector:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy one Friday off every two weeks - no extra hours required, and no change to your salary.
• Private Healthcare: Private healthcare and other benefits through flexible salary.
• Hybrid working: Hybrid working arrangement with flexible working from home policies.
• Global Impact: Work on Data Centres and Large-Scale Industrial facilities across Europe.
• Career Progression: Regular performance reviews to support your growth.
• Learning Opportunities: Regular CPDs to keep you sharp.
• Fun & Social Events: Team lunches, office breakfasts and snacks, outings and company socials to keep things lively.

At Bryden Wood Technology SL,we are actively committed to promoting and ensuring gender equality in all areas of our organisation. We recognise that diversity enriches our company,so we constantly work to ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development, contributing to a fairer and more productive work environment.