Black & White Scales Up Operations in France

Data centre engineering in France is evolving quickly as projects increase in scale, complexity and energy demand. As the demand accelerates for secure, efficient and future-ready data centres, the Paris team has scaled up operations to provide end-to-end MEP design and consultancy services.

Comprehensive Delivery for Complex Data Centre Projects

Led by Country Manager Michael Mahieu, the team has delivered strong results, expanding both its project portfolio and technical capabilities. Working across a wide scope of data centre projects from site due diligence to full construction delivery, the Paris team continues to provide high-quality, responsive support tailored to the complexities of mission critical infrastructure.

Project Delivery at Scale

In under 2 years the Paris team has:

• Supported over 13 clients across France, delivering over 500 MW IT load
• Secured two major new hyperscale projects totaling 1,050 MW IT load
• Delivered over 1,100 MW IT load of ongoing projects, including one of the largest current data centre projects in Europe at 264 MW IT load.

These projects highlight the scale of data centre engineering in France and the need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary delivery.

Expanding Engineering Consultancy Services in France

Alongside project growth, the team has expanded its technical offering to provide full end-to-end support, including:

• Site Due Diligence, Acquisition Support and Test Fits
• Environmental Permit Support
• Full Design APS, APD and PRO (RIBA2, RIBA3, RIBA4, equivalent)
• ACT (Contractor Offers Review)
• MOEX (Site Supervision)

This integrated approach brings clients greater continuity from concept to completion, while enabling close coordination with delivery partners and contractors.

Building a High Performing Team in Paris

Earlier this year, Technical Director Bernard Gregori joined the leadership team, bringing over 25 years of experience. Bernard’s arrival has strengthened local technical leadership and supports the next phase of growth.

“Joining Black & White was a natural step. It’s a business that combines global expertise with a commitment to local excellence. That’s exactly what the French market needs responsive, experienced teams with the ability to act quickly and deliver well-coordinated results,” says Bernard.

The Paris team now includes eight people, with further hires underway to support growing demand. New opportunities include a environmental engineer and a dedicated MOEX (site supervision) team.

“Our ambition, as we continue this journey, is to expand and further strengthen our in-house design capabilities. We’re also focused on growing our client base and exploring new opportunities in this dynamic market. Our goal is to firmly establish our position as a leader in France by delivering the full breadth of services our clients need,” says Michael. “We’ve built strong foundations and now we’re focused on scaling with purpose.”

As data centre engineering in France continues to expand, the ability to scale teams without compromising delivery is becoming a key differentiator. With strong foundations in place, the priority is on scaling operations while maintaining quality and consistency across projects.

Work with Our Team

Whether you’re planning a new project or looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Get in touch to explore how our Paris team can support your mission critical infrastructure needs. Or visit our careers page to see our current opportunities.

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