Mechanical Engineering
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Job title: Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre
Location: Fredericia, Denmark
Company: International Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Contractor
Package: €100,000 to €120,000 + comprehensive overseas package
The Company
This international engineering contractor is recognised as one of Europe's leading specialists in delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects across the data centre, pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial and advanced manufacturing sectors.
With a substantial pipeline of mission critical projects throughout Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, the business has earned a reputation for delivering technically demanding developments safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Their collaborative culture, investment in engineering talent and long-term project pipeline make this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer looking to progress their career on major European projects.
The Role: Lead Mechanical Engineer
This is a senior site-based Lead Mechanical Engineer position on a major hyperscale data centre project in Fredericia, Denmark.
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will take full responsibility for the mechanical engineering function from design coordination through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and final client handover.
Working alongside the Project Director and senior management team, you will lead a team of mechanical engineers while coordinating closely with the Electrical, CSA and Commissioning teams to ensure successful programme delivery.
This role requires a practical engineering leader who is comfortable making technical decisions, driving quality standards and managing complex mechanical packages throughout the full construction lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements
You are an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with a strong background delivering complex building services projects within mission critical environments.
You enjoy leading engineering teams, solving technical challenges and maintaining high standards throughout construction and commissioning. Your communication skills allow you to build strong relationships with clients, consultants and site teams while keeping projects moving safely and efficiently.
You take ownership of your work, remain calm under pressure and have the technical expertise required to successfully deliver large mechanical packages on fast-paced data centre projects.
What's on Offer
Salary: €100,000 to €120,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Europe's most respected engineering contractors on a flagship hyperscale data centre development in Fredericia, Denmark.
You will work on technically challenging mechanical systems while taking ownership of project delivery from engineering through commissioning. The company continues to expand across Europe, offering long-term career security, exposure to major international projects and genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership roles.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Lead Mechanical Engineers, Senior Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Project Engineers and Building Services Engineers for mission critical construction projects across Ireland and Europe.
We work with leading mechanical contractors, M&E contractors and main contractors delivering hyperscale data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial plants and advanced manufacturing developments. If you're an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Denmark or elsewhere in Europe, we can help you find the right role to match your experience and career ambitions.
Location: Fredericia, Denmark
Company: International Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Contractor
Package: €100,000 to €120,000 + comprehensive overseas package
The Company
This international engineering contractor is recognised as one of Europe's leading specialists in delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects across the data centre, pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial and advanced manufacturing sectors.
With a substantial pipeline of mission critical projects throughout Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, the business has earned a reputation for delivering technically demanding developments safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Their collaborative culture, investment in engineering talent and long-term project pipeline make this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer looking to progress their career on major European projects.
The Role: Lead Mechanical Engineer
This is a senior site-based Lead Mechanical Engineer position on a major hyperscale data centre project in Fredericia, Denmark.
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will take full responsibility for the mechanical engineering function from design coordination through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and final client handover.
Working alongside the Project Director and senior management team, you will lead a team of mechanical engineers while coordinating closely with the Electrical, CSA and Commissioning teams to ensure successful programme delivery.
This role requires a practical engineering leader who is comfortable making technical decisions, driving quality standards and managing complex mechanical packages throughout the full construction lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 10+ years' experience in Mechanical Engineering within the construction sector
- Proven experience delivering large-scale data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or mission critical projects
- Experience leading mechanical engineering teams on major projects is required
- Strong background in mechanical building services installation and commissioning
- Experience working for a mechanical contractor or M&E contractor on large construction projects
- Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centre projects
- Strong commissioning and system handover experience
- Knowledge of BIM, Navisworks or similar coordination software
- Excellent commercial awareness and technical procurement experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
- Additional Health & Safety or commissioning qualifications
- Lead the mechanical engineering function across the full project lifecycle
- Manage and mentor the mechanical engineering team, allocating work packages and supporting technical development
- Coordinate mechanical design reviews and technical submissions
- Manage RFIs, technical queries and engineering documentation
- Oversee technical procurement, supplier coordination and equipment approvals
- Monitor quality throughout installation, testing and commissioning
- Manage ITPs, FATs, SATs, pressure testing, flushing, balancing and certification activities
- Coordinate mechanical commissioning and system handovers
- Work closely with Electrical, CSA and Commissioning teams to ensure integrated project delivery
- Ensure all mechanical works are delivered safely and in line with programme requirements
- Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies
- Provide structured reporting to senior project management and business leadership
- Maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors throughout project delivery
You are an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with a strong background delivering complex building services projects within mission critical environments.
You enjoy leading engineering teams, solving technical challenges and maintaining high standards throughout construction and commissioning. Your communication skills allow you to build strong relationships with clients, consultants and site teams while keeping projects moving safely and efficiently.
You take ownership of your work, remain calm under pressure and have the technical expertise required to successfully deliver large mechanical packages on fast-paced data centre projects.
What's on Offer
Salary: €100,000 to €120,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Competitive overseas package
- Accommodation provided or accommodation allowance
- Flights and travel support
- Pension
- Private healthcare
- Annual performance bonus
- Life assurance
- Ongoing CPD and leadership development
- Long-term European project pipeline
- Excellent career progression into Senior Engineering and Project Management positions
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Europe's most respected engineering contractors on a flagship hyperscale data centre development in Fredericia, Denmark.
You will work on technically challenging mechanical systems while taking ownership of project delivery from engineering through commissioning. The company continues to expand across Europe, offering long-term career security, exposure to major international projects and genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership roles.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Lead Mechanical Engineers, Senior Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Project Engineers and Building Services Engineers for mission critical construction projects across Ireland and Europe.
We work with leading mechanical contractors, M&E contractors and main contractors delivering hyperscale data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial plants and advanced manufacturing developments. If you're an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Denmark or elsewhere in Europe, we can help you find the right role to match your experience and career ambitions.
