Project Engineer

Overview

The Project Engineer will support the delivery of a number of small to medium scale projects on a number of hyperscale data centres around Europe. The role focuses on ensuring that all technical packages—MEP, CSA, mission‑critical systems, and vendor integrations—are executed to our clients standards for quality, reliability, schedule, and compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Technical Management

Review and coordinate MEP and CSA drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.Ensure all engineering documents align with our clients requirements such as:High‑density cooling systemsMV/LV power distributionUPS, generators, and mission‑critical systemsBMS/EPMS integrationStructured cabling and white-space infrastructureSupport design coordination meetings with consultants, trade contractors, and the client’s design team.Track and manage technical changes, ensuring accurate as‑built documentation.

2. Construction Support

Assist the Project Manager and Package Leads in daily site coordination.Monitor installation progress of:Mechanical (chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, heat exchangers)Electrical (switchgear, UPS, PDUs, busways)Fire, security, ICT, and specialist systemsEnsure all works follow method statements, RAMS, and QA procedures.Verify that equipment selection matches project specifications and client standards.

3. Quality Assurance & Compliance

Review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure compliance with:Data centre commissioning standardsManufacturer requirementsLocal codes and regulationsPerform quality checks and support snag/defect resolution.Maintain control of engineering logs, NCRs, and red-line drawings.

4. Commissioning & Turnover Support

Assist with project workflows, supporting commissioning teams and vendors.Track commissioning progress (FPTs, ISTs, SATs).Coordinate handover packages including:O&M manualsTest certificatesFinal as-builtsAsset registers

5. Supplier, Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

Work closely with trade partners and specialist vendors.Support procurement activities—technical evaluations, equipment selections, submittals.Coordinate with the client’s operations team for early access, integration testing, and turnover.

6. Reporting & Documentation

Generate progress updates, look-aheads, risk registers, and engineering logs.Support schedule management for engineering-related tasks.Identify risks affecting quality, schedule, or technical compliance.
Qualifications

Technical Competencies

Experience in data centres, mission‑critical facilities, high‑tech industrial, pharma, or large MEP projects.Strong understanding of mechanical or electrical building services.Ability to interpret complex drawings, P&IDs, SLDs, and specifications.Knowledge of commissioning processes for high-availability facilities.

Soft Skills

Strong communication and coordination abilities.Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.Ability to work in fast-paced, highly technical environments.Comfortable managing multiple packages simultaneously.

Desirable Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.Experience with project delivery for hyperscale data centre clientsFamiliarity with uptime/tier standards (Uptime Institute Tier III/IV).Knowledge of industry tools such as BIM 360, Navisworks, MS Project, Procore, etc.

1. Engineering & Technical Management

Review and coordinate MEP and CSA drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.Ensure all engineering documents align with our clients requirements such as:High‑density cooling systemsMV/LV power distributionUPS, generators, and mission‑critical systemsBMS/EPMS integrationStructured cabling and white-space infrastructureSupport design coordination meetings with consultants, trade contractors, and the client’s design team.Track and manage technical changes, ensuring accurate as‑built documentation.

2. Construction Support

Assist the Project Manager and Package Leads in daily site coordination.Monitor installation progress of:Mechanical (chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, heat exchangers)Electrical (switchgear, UPS, PDUs, busways)Fire, security, ICT, and specialist systemsEnsure all works follow method statements, RAMS, and QA procedures.Verify that equipm