Resident Engineer (Mechanical)

Black & White Engineering Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Resident Engineer (Mechanical) to support the construction of flagship data centre facilities. You will act as the mechanical authority on site, ensuring installations meet designs, performance and quality expectations while working with contractors and clients.

The role covers review of submissions, handling RFIs and assisting in inspections, testing and commissioning, with emphasis on practical problem solving and on-site leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering experience within building services or critical infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting construction or site-based project delivery activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support throughout construction and project delivery.
• Monitor mechanical installations to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Review technical submissions, RFIs and engineering queries.
• Support contractors and project teams in resolving site-based technical challenges.
• Participate in inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Produce site observations and project progress reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Site delivery

HVAC systems

Drawing interpretation

Communication & coordination

Tools

Project coordination tools

Job description

Do you enjoy being on site, solving problems and ensuring engineering designs are delivered exactly as intended? As a Resident Engineer (Mechanical), you will play a key role in supporting the successful construction of some of the world’s most advanced data centre facilities.

You will act as the technical authority for mechanical systems during project delivery, working closely with contractors, commissioning teams and clients to ensure installations meet design, performance and quality expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining detailed technical knowledge with hands‑on project involvement.

What’s in It For You

Major Infrastructure Projects – Become part of the delivery team responsible for highly complex data centre developments that support critical business operations around the world.

Real-World Engineering – See engineering concepts evolve into fully operational facilities while helping overcome site-based challenges.

Broad Technical Exposure – Gain experience across cooling systems, HVAC infrastructure, plant installations and commissioning activities.

Career Development – Build valuable construction and delivery expertise that will strengthen your future technical and leadership opportunities.

Stakeholder Collaboration – Work alongside leading contractors, specialist suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering professionals.

Values & Culture – Join a collaborative environment built on accountability, integrity, simplicity and supportiveness.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide mechanical engineering support throughout construction and project delivery.
• Monitor mechanical installations to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Review technical submissions, RFIs and engineering queries.
• Support contractors and project teams in resolving site-based technical challenges.
• Participate in inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Produce site observations and project progress reports.
• Strong mechanical engineering experience within building services or critical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC, cooling and mechanical systems installation.
• Experience supporting construction or site-based project delivery activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Practical approach to resolving technical and construction-related challenges.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve