Mechanical Inspector

Leap29; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical QC Inspector for a major data centre project in Paris. The successful candidate will conduct inspections on mechanical and cooling system installations, uphold QA documentation, and implement test plans. Candidates should have 3–8 years of inspection experience, preferably in large industrial projects. EU work rights are required, and while French is helpful, it is not essential. This position offers an initial six-month contract with the opportunity for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years mechanical QC or inspection experience.
• Strong background on large industrial or data centre projects.
• EU citizenship or existing right to work in France.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field inspections on mechanical and cooling system installations.
• Maintain and update all QA and inspection documentation.
• Prepare and implement test plans.
• Identify improvements to the existing QA system.
• Support the project team with consistent quality oversight.

Skills

Mechanical QC or inspection experience

Background on large industrial or data centre projects

French language skills

Job description

We are recruiting a Mechanical QC Inspector for a major data centre development in Paris. The project is moving into the partitioning phase and requires focused support on cooling system quality control.

Role overview

• Carry out field inspections on mechanical and cooling system installations
• Maintain and update all QA and inspection documentation
• Prepare and implement test plans
• Identify improvements to the existing QA system
• Support the project team with consistent quality oversight across site activities

This is a pure inspection role with no commissioning responsibilities expected.

Requirements

• 3–8 years mechanical QC or inspection experience
• Strong background on large industrial or data centre projects
• EU citizenship or existing right to work in France
• French language helpful but not essential
• UK project experience is an advantage
• Fully site based in Paris, commutable by train or car

Initial six‑month contract with approximately three years of ongoing work available.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Construction