Commissioning Engineer

Access Talent Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day rate

Weekly flights

Private accommodation

Daily allowance

Travel covered

Job summary

A commissioning specialist is seeking an experienced mechanical commissioning engineer for high-value data centre projects across Europe. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong expertise in HVAC and chilled water systems, and proficiency in regulatory compliance. This position offers competitive day rates, travel opportunities, and a potential for career progression within a fast-growing environment. Enjoy private accommodation, a daily allowance, and a chance to work directly with end clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical commissioning within data centres.
• Strong understanding of European mechanical standards.
• Relevant commissioning and safety certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical commissioning process.
• Ensure testing and verification of HVAC systems.
• Collaborate closely with clients and design teams.
• Identify and resolve mechanical system performance issues.
• Adhere to industry standards and compliance regulations.
• Maintain detailed commissioning reports and documentation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Chilled water systems

Problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS controls

Fire suppression systems

Job description

Private Accomodation, Weekly flights, Daily Allowance, Competitive day rate,

Our client is a well recognised commisisoning specialist in the Data Centre market. You'll work on high value data centres accross Europe working directly with end-clients. Our client has a pipeline of projects for the next 5+ years, allowing you to travel mainland Europe and work on a range of Data Centres. Our client has an extremely strong retention rate, with employees and contractors choosing to renew after each project.

This position is an intial 12 month contract, however with a strong pipeline over the next 5 years, a succesful canidate will grow and take advantage of the companies progression opportunities! With a comeptitive and flexible beneifts package, you'll recieve a package tailored to yourself. This is a fantastic opporuntiy for a Commisisoning engineer looking to work directly with end clients and progress their career to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commissioning Oversight: Manage the mechanical commissioning process from pre-functional testing to final handover.
• System Validation: Ensure proper testing and verification of HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH units, and water treatment systems.
• Client Collaboration: Work closely with the client, design teams, and contractors to deliver a fully commissioned and compliant mechanical system.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve any mechanical system performance issues, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Adhere to industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE, CIBSE, Uptime Institute) and ensure all commissioning activities meet regulatory requirements.
• Handover & Documentation: Maintain detailed commissioning reports, O&M manuals, and system performance data for project handover.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure that all commissioning work is carried out following HSE standards and risk assessments.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in mechanical commissioning within data centres.
• Technical Knowledge: Expertise in HVAC, chilled water systems, DX cooling, VRF/VRV, fire suppression, and BMS controls.
• Regulatory Compliance: Strong understanding of European mechanical standards and commissioning procedures.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement solutions.
• Communication: Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly report on commissioning progress.
• Education: Degree or qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant commissioning and safety certifications (e.g., LEED AP, SMSTS, NEBOSH, CxA, or equivalent) are desirable.
• Competitive Day Rates.
• 5/2 or 10/4 Rotation.
• Private Accomodaiton - Hotel or Apartment at your request.
• Daily Allowance.
• Travel Covered.
• Career progression in the fast-growing hyperscale market
• Travel opportunities across Europe

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile hyperscale data centre projects and play a critical role in ensuring the successful commissioning of mission-critical mechanical systems. Apply now to take your next step.