Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Project (Paris)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a 6‑month contract supporting the final stages of a major data‑centre development in Paris. You will lead mechanical completion activities, ensure quality compliance, and help deliver a fully commissioned facility.

Key responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and mechanical walk‑downs.
• Manage and track snagging and punch‑list items.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to close out defects.
• Review installation quality and compliance with design specifications.
• Support commissioning and systems acceptance activities.
• Assist with project documentation and hand‑over requirements.
• Participate in client and contractor coordination meetings.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and escalate delivery issues.
• Ensure successful completion and hand‑over of all mechanical systems.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience on data‑centre projects, especially in the delivery, QA/QC, commissioning or close‑out phases.
• Strong understanding of HVAC and cooling systems used in data centres.
• Excellent site coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and drive completion activities.
• Mission‑critical project experience, preferably from a consultancy, owner’s engineer or client‑side background.
• French language skills are a plus but not mandatory.

Required skills

• HVAC systems
• Data centre cooling systems