Data Centre MEP Resident Engineer — On‑Site Lead

Turner & Townsend Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Limited is hiring a Resident Engineer (Electrical / Building Services / Mechanical) to supervise on-site MEP works for data centre projects. You will ensure installations, testing and commissioning meet drawings, specs, safety standards, and high-availability requirements.

Expertise in coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders, with strong communication and site management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Services, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 8 years’ relevant construction or site experience, with at least 1 year in data centre or other mission‑critical facilities.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong communication skills, good attention to detail, and ability to work independently on-site.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced, high‑availability construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day MEP installations and construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and data centre standards.
• Carry out day-to-day construction site administration, prepare and maintain technical documents, inspection records, and project reports.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings, method statements, and technical submittals with consultants and contractors.
• Ensure all MEP works adhere to contractual specifications, approved drawings, method statements, relevant statutory regulations and SLA requirements.
• Report construction progress, technical issues, and risks to the Project Manager, and support site inspections, testing, and handover activities.
• Supervise contractors’ work to ensure their compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors on all matters relating to builders work installation and performance on site with the support of Clerk of Works.
• Conduct on-site inspections and monitor work progress, responsible for quality control of site installation.

Skills

MEP coordination

Construction supervision

Contractor management

Communication skills

On-site problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Building Services/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Turner & Townsend Limited is hiring a Resident Engineer (Electrical / Building Services / Mechanical) to supervise on-site MEP works for data centre projects. You will ensure installations, testing and commissioning meet drawings, specs, safety standards, and high-availability requirements.

Expertise in coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders, with strong communication and site management skills.