Resident Engineer Mechanical

Resident Engineer – Mechanical | Data Centres & Mission Critical
Location: Paris, France
Type: Permanent
Working Arrangement: Site-Based

Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy specialising in Data Centres and Mission Critical infrastructure. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer – Mechanical to support the delivery of major hyperscale and mission-critical projects in Paris.

The Role
Working as the client's on-site technical representative, you will oversee mechanical installation activities, ensure compliance with approved designs, and support successful project delivery from construction through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor mechanical installation works against approved designs and specifications.
• Review site quality, workmanship, and compliance standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and coordination issues during construction.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handovers.
• Support project reporting, site reviews, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely and in line with design intent.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within Data Centres, Mission Critical facilities, Building Services, Industrial projects, or complex construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, critical cooling infrastructure, mechanical plant, and building services systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, and site teams.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

• Work on major hyperscale and mission-critical developments across Europe.
• Gain exposure to complex cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, chilled water plants, and commissioning activities.
• Join a growing international engineering consultancy.
• Excellent long-term progression and professional development opportunities.

Apply Now
If you're currently working as a Mechanical Engineer, Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Building Services Engineer, or Commissioning Engineer, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of Europe's most advanced Data Centre projects.