Resident Engineer (Electrical / Building Services/ Mechanical) - Data Centre

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

Resident Engineer (Electrical / Building Services/ Mechanical) - Data Centre

This role will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all MEP works on-site for data centre construction projects. This role ensures that all MEP systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements. The role acts as the technical representative on site, coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver high-availability, mission‑critical infrastructure.

Key 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.

Coordinate with consultants and contractors for project execution and defect rectification.

Provide accurate information and documentation to facilitate valuation of works, progress claims, variations, and cost assessments.

Full time located at site office.

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.

Proven ability to identify site issues, ensure installation quality, and supervise contractors effectively.

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.

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Engineering & Project Management Services 51-100 employees

Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sector.

With 108 offices in 45 countries we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximising value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

Turner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specializing in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sector.

With 108 offices in 45 countries we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximising value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

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