IT Resident Engineer (data centre)

ICT Resident Engineer - Data Centre Projects (Contract)

Location: Western Europe (initial secondment to Finland)

Rate: £600-£800 per day

Important: You must hold an EU passport (minimum 180 days in Europe required)

Contract Type: Freelance/Contract

Facilitated by: 4C Resourcing (on behalf of our client)

About the Role

4C Resourcing is supporting our client in the search for an experienced ICT Resident Engineer to join a major data centre construction programme across Europe. This is a site-based role, starting with a secondment to Finland, and offers the chance to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and co-location data centre projects. You'll be the key link between the design team, contractors, and the client-ensuring ICT infrastructure is delivered to the highest standards.

What You'll Do

Act as the client's on-site ICT representative

Coordinate ICT infrastructure design and ensure contractor compliance

Oversee quality inspections, testing, and milestone handovers

Maintain site documentation, reports, and health & safety logs

Support commissioning, witness testing, and final handover

Liaise with contractors, consultants, and project managers

Attend site meetings and contribute to project coordination

What We're Looking For

Experience in data centre or critical facilities projects

Strong understanding of ICT systems: structured cabling, fibre optics, LAN/Wi-Fi, telecoms

Background in ICT design, systems integration, or construction project management

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Comfortable working on-site and travelling across Europe

Preferred Qualifications

Degree or HNC/HND in ICT, engineering, or related field

Industry certifications (eg Cisco CCNA, CNet, BICSI)

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM processes

Knowledge of MEP systems and their ICT implications

Desirable

Previous project experience in ICT infrastructure for data centre construction; commercial building construction ICT infrastructure

Technical qualifications and design experience in the following technologies

Structured Cabling Systems

Fibre Optic Networks

Data Cabling containment systems

LAN Ethernet Switching

Wi-Fi Network Communications

Telecommunication Network Infrastructure and Services

Why Apply?

Work on high-profile, international data centre projects

Competitive daily rate (£600-£800)

Long-term contract potential

Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team

Interested?

Apply now through 4C Resourcing to be considered for this exciting opportunity.