Resident Engineer (Mechanical) - Data Centre

Cushman & Wakefield; Batam; On-site; IDR 1,078,942,636 - 1,618,413,954; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion commitment

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Resident Engineer (Mechanical) for data centre projects in Batam, Indonesia. This role is crucial for supervising Mechanical works and ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction supervision, particularly in mission-critical facilities, and will coordinate effectively with various stakeholders.

The position promotes career growth within a diverse and inclusive environment focused on work-life balance and technological advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in construction supervision.
• At least 2–3 years in data centre or mission‑critical facilities.
• Experience managing contractors and multidisciplinary site teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day Mechanical aspects of construction activities.
• Review and coordinate Mechanical shop drawings and methods.
• Report construction progress and support inspections and handover.

Skills

Construction supervision

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Experience with data centres

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Resident Engineer (Mechanical) - Data Centre

Job Description Summary

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

Job Description

About the Role

• Supervise day-to-day Mechanical aspects of construction activities on site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and data centre standards.
• Review and coordinate Mechanical shop drawings, method statements and technical submittals with consultants and contractors.
• Ensure all Mechanical works adhere to safety, quality and regulatory requirements, including local codes and international data centre best practices.
• Report construction progress, technical issues and risks to the Project Manager, and support site inspections, testing and handover activities.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in construction supervision, with at least 2–3 years in data centre or other mission‑critical facilities.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑availability construction environment.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

• Being part of a growing global company.
• Career development and a promotion from within culture.
• An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion.

We are committed to providing work‑life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment, focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

EEO Statement

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That’s why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community – it means we go way beyond just talking about it – we live it.