Mechanical Lead – Data Centre Construction

Job title: Mechanical Lead – Data Centre Construction
Location: Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland
Company: European Data Centre Delivery Contractor
Package: €95,000 – €115,000 package

The Company

This specialist contractor has become one of the most recognised names in European data centre delivery, providing full turnkey solutions from design through to commissioning across major mission critical projects.

With a strong presence across Europe and a growing pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments, the company is known for delivering technically complex projects to exceptionally high standards. Their teams are heavily focused on programme certainty, engineering quality, safety performance, and collaborative project delivery.

The Role: Mechanical Lead

This Mechanical Lead role is based on a major data centre construction project in Vaasa, Finland, working as part of the senior site delivery team overseeing the full mechanical package from installation through to commissioning and handover.

You will take ownership of mechanical programme delivery, subcontractor coordination, QA processes, and site safety while working closely with the Project Manager, consultants, commissioning teams, and client representatives.

The successful Mechanical Lead will play a critical role in ensuring mechanical systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with strict project milestones within a live data centre construction environment.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have previous experience managing mechanical packages on large construction or industrial projects
• Proven experience required in mechanical project delivery within data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission critical environments
• Experience with a main contractor or mechanical contractor delivering large scale projects is required
• Must have strong knowledge of mechanical systems, QA procedures, and programme management
• Trade background or relevant third level qualification required

Preferred Experience

• Data centre project experience preferred
• Previous experience managing commissioning activities beneficial
• Experience dealing with industrial relations and subcontractor management advantageous
• Strong reporting and client coordination skills preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full mechanical systems package on a large scale data centre project
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and drive programme delivery across all phases
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Safety Team to maintain site safety standards
• Manage mechanical QA processes including inspections, documentation, and close out
• Monitor project progress against programme milestones and client requirements
• Manage labour, materials, subcontractors, and package related costs
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover activities
• Chair mechanical coordination meetings and provide regular progress updates
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout all mechanical installations
• Maintain strong communication with consultants, client teams, and internal stakeholders

About You

• Strong background in mechanical construction delivery within large scale projects
• Excellent understanding of HVAC, pipework, plant rooms, and mechanical services installation
• Able to lead teams and coordinate subcontractors within a fast moving site environment
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing package costs and variations
• Organised and detail focused with strong QA and reporting capability
• Comfortable working within demanding programme driven environments
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive standards on site

What’s On Offer

Salary: €95,000 – €115,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Accommodation provided
• Flights and rotation support
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare support
• Annual bonus
• Long term European project pipeline
• Career progression within a growing data centre specialist contractor

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of Europe’s busiest data centre delivery contractors on a major hyperscale project in Finland. The company continues to secure large scale mission critical projects across multiple European regions, offering strong long term career stability and progression.

You will take on a senior mechanical leadership role within a technically demanding environment where your input will directly impact programme delivery, quality standards, and successful project completion.

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 Mechanical Leads, Mechanical Project Managers, Building Services Managers, and Mechanical Engineers within the Irish and European construction market.

We work closely with main contractors, mechanical contractors, and mission critical specialists delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial plants, and large scale commercial projects across Ireland and Europe.

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