CFD Specialist (Mission Critical Data Centers) - Construction
Hamilton Barnes
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Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a leading engineering consultancy specialising in mission critical facilities, delivering innovative design and project management solutions for data centres and other high-performance infrastructure. With decades of industry expertise, the organisation partners with clients to deliver resilient, efficient, and future-ready facilities across the full project lifecycle.
The CFD Specialist will perform advanced computational analysis to solve physics-based problems related to indoor and outdoor airflow, thermal comfort, and contaminant dispersion. This role strengthens the team's analytical capabilities through modelling, research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The CFD Specialist works independently while coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and project management teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for mission-critical environments.
Ready to make a move? Get in touch and apply today! Responsibilities: Utilise CFD tools to analyse building airflow, thermal comfort, and contaminant dispersion Improve analytical workflows by developing best practices, automating processes, and streamlining modelling procedures Maintain current CFD research knowledge and emerging trends in building mechanical systems Document and present findings through technical reports, modelling summaries, and client-facing presentations Collaborate across engineering disciplines while independently managing analysis tasks and project deliverables Required Skills/Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Building Mechanical Systems Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with technical documentation, modelling workflows, and presenting engineering findings Extensive experience with Cadence, FloEFD, Tileflow and/or similar 3D CFD simulation software tools Exceptional Microsoft Office skillset Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Minimum 3 years of relevant CFD or building mechanical systems experience Experience with CFD software such as FloEFD, Cadence, STAR-CCM+, Fluent, FDS, OpenFOAM, or 6SigmaRoom Familiarity with developing User Defined Functions (UDFs) for commercial CFD tools Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java Demonstrated critical thinking, planning, and time management skills Salary: $110,000 Base Per Annum