Site-Based HVAC Project Engineer – Data Centre

Q-Nis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Nis is seeking a site-based HVAC Project Engineer to join our team in Portugal, with occasional travel across Europe. You will manage on-site installation works, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality.

This role suits someone with building services or data centre experience who can interpret drawings, review specs, and liaise with clients and manufacturing teams. We offer a permanent role with a competitive salary and career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Experience delivering HVAC or MEP projects in relevant sectors.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; BIM/Revit a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily HVAC installation activities, managing subcontractors on site.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project delivery schedules and work plans.
• Review drawings, specifications and submittals; resolve installation issues to support delivery.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, manufacturing teams and other stakeholders; attend site meetings.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and environmental standards; coordinate testing, commissioning and handovers.

Skills

HVAC systems

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

SolidWorks

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BIM/Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Q-Nis is seeking a site-based HVAC Project Engineer to join our team in Portugal, with occasional travel across Europe. You will manage on-site installation works, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and quality.

This role suits someone with building services or data centre experience who can interpret drawings, review specs, and liaise with clients and manufacturing teams. We offer a permanent role with a competitive salary and career progression.