Job ID:
268573
Published date:
24/08/2026
Summary
Job Specification: Project Engineer – Data Centres (Europe)
Job Title
Project Engineer – Data Centres, Europe
Location
Field-based / Travel across European sites (base location and home office to be
confirmed). Extensive international travel required, including short-notice site visits.
Reports To
Engineering Manager (Data Centre Operations)
Purpose of the Role
To provide hands-on engineering and project support across a portfolio of data centre
sites throughout Europe, working closely with onsite contractors and facility teams to
ensure critical operations, maintenance, and project works are delivered safely, on time,
and to specification. The role acts as the technical link between head office
engineering/project teams and local site contractors, ensuring consistency of standards
across all locations.
Key Responsibilities
Site Operations & Contractor Alignment
• Travel to data centre sites across Europe to support day-to-day operational and
engineering activities.
• Liaise directly with onsite contractors, facility managers, and third-party vendors to
align work scope, sequencing, and standards.
• Act as the on-the-ground technical point of contact during critical operations,
ensuring works are carried out in line with method statements, risk assessments,
and site-specific procedures.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance on contractor-delivered works.
Critical Engineering Tasks
• Support and/or supervise battery change-out activities (UPS/DC battery systems),
including isolation procedures, safe handling, and disposal in line with site and
manufacturer requirements.
• Oversee removal, replacement, or decommissioning of panels (electrical
distribution panels, containment, or enclosure panels as applicable) as part of
maintenance or upgrade works.
• Support mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance activities relevant to
critical data centre infrastructure (cooling, power, BMS/monitoring systems).
• Ensure all works are performed in compliance with health & safety regulations,
MOP/SOP/EOP documentation, and change management processes.
Project Management
• Support the planning and delivery of small-to-medium engineering and
infrastructure projects across multiple sites.
• Coordinate project timelines, resources, and contractor schedules to minimise
disruption to live operations.
• Track project progress, risks, and issues, escalating to senior engineering/project
management as required.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and agreed programme.
Reporting & Documentation
• Produce clear, accurate site reports following visits, including work completed,
issues identified, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain and update maintenance records, asset registers, and compliance
documentation.
• Report on contractor performance, site conditions, and any deviations from
standard operating procedures.
• Feed into monthly/quarterly reporting for senior management and clients as
required.