Mechanical Resident Engineer – Data Centre Projects (Contract)

Location: Denmark / Finland (On-Site)
Rate: £700–£750 per day (Outside IR35)
Job Type: Contract – 24 Months
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: April 2026 (ASAP onboarding available)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced Mechanical Resident Engineers to support the delivery of major data centre projects in Europe, with roles available in Denmark and Finland.

These positions offer the chance to work on large-scale data centre developments, overseeing mechanical building services installation, commissioning and quality assurance on-site.

The successful Mechanical Resident Engineers will act as the on-site technical representative, ensuring mechanical systems are installed and delivered in line with design specifications, programme requirements and quality standards.

This is a site-based role, requiring engineers to be fully present on-site, with travel and expenses covered in line with project policies.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Resident Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the on-site mechanical engineering representative for data centre projects
• Monitoring installation of mechanical building services systems
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with design specifications and project standards
• Supporting commissioning, testing and handover processes
• Coordinating with contractors, subcontractors and project teams
• Conducting site inspections and reporting on progress, quality and compliance
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on-site
• Supporting project delivery to meet programme and performance targets

Requirements

To be considered for this Mechanical Resident Engineer role, candidates should have:

• Proven experience working as a Mechanical Resident Engineer or Site Engineer
• Strong experience in data centre or mission-critical projects
• Background in mechanical building services engineering
• Experience overseeing installation, commissioning and site delivery
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively in a site-based environment

Previous experience working on European data centre projects would be highly advantageous.

Contract Details

• 24-month contract
• Outside IR35
• £700–£750 per day
• Roles available in Denmark and Finland
• Expenses covered in line with project policy
• ASAP onboarding available
• 40 hours per week

If you are a Mechanical Resident Engineer with data centre experience looking to work on major European projects, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile developments within the mission-critical sector.

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.