Mechanical Engineering
Posted 44 minutes ago
Project Lead – Data Centre Construction
Vaasa, Finland
International Data Centre Delivery Contractor
€110,000 to €140,000 rotation package
The Company
This international engineering and construction contractor specialises in the delivery of large-scale mission critical and data centre projects across Europe.
With a strong pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments currently in delivery, the company has built a reputation for high-quality programme execution, technical expertise, and delivering complex projects safely and efficiently.
Due to continued expansion across the Nordic region, they are now seeking an experienced Project Lead for a major data centre project in Vaasa, Finland.
The Role: Project Lead
Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Lead will take overall responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance, subcontractor management, and client coordination on a large-scale data centre construction project.
This is a senior leadership role requiring strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams within fast-paced mission critical environments.
The successful Project Lead will oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, subcontractor coordination, and key stakeholder engagement while ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
Must Have Requirements
You are a commercially aware and technically strong construction professional with experience leading major construction or mission critical projects.
You have proven leadership ability, strong communication skills, and experience coordinating large multidisciplinary teams in complex live project environments.
You understand programme management, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and commercial control while maintaining strong health & safety and quality standards throughout delivery.
You are comfortable operating within fast-paced project environments and driving teams to achieve demanding delivery milestones.
What’s on Offer
Salary: €110,000 to €140,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Lead to join one of Europe’s busiest data centre delivery contractors on a major hyperscale development in Finland.
You will play a key role in the successful delivery of a technically challenging mission critical project while working alongside highly experienced construction and engineering teams.
The role offers long-term stability, exposure to large-scale European projects, and strong career progression opportunities within the rapidly growing data centre sector.
How to Apply
Call Ryan Kieran on 015314345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with contractors delivering data centre, mission critical, M&E, industrial, and large-scale engineering projects.
If you’re a Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Construction Director, or Operations Lead looking for data centre construction opportunities in Finland or across Europe, we can help you secure the right role for your experience and long-term career goals.
Related roles: Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager, Data Centre Project Manager, Mission Critical Project Lead
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Vaasa, Finland
International Data Centre Delivery Contractor
€110,000 to €140,000 rotation package
The Company
This international engineering and construction contractor specialises in the delivery of large-scale mission critical and data centre projects across Europe.
With a strong pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments currently in delivery, the company has built a reputation for high-quality programme execution, technical expertise, and delivering complex projects safely and efficiently.
Due to continued expansion across the Nordic region, they are now seeking an experienced Project Lead for a major data centre project in Vaasa, Finland.
The Role: Project Lead
Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Lead will take overall responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance, subcontractor management, and client coordination on a large-scale data centre construction project.
This is a senior leadership role requiring strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams within fast-paced mission critical environments.
The successful Project Lead will oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, subcontractor coordination, and key stakeholder engagement while ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 10 years’ experience in a Project Lead, Project Manager, or senior construction leadership role
- Proven experience required delivering large-scale data centre, mission critical, industrial, or major M&E construction projects
- Strong commercial and financial management experience required
- Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Proven ability required managing complex construction programmes and milestone delivery
- Data centre construction experience preferred
- Experience working on European construction projects beneficial
- Strong understanding of construction procurement and long-lead equipment management
- Experience leading client-facing project meetings advantageous
- Engineering or construction-related degree qualification
- Experience working within live mission critical environments
- Knowledge of commissioning and turnover processes beneficial
- Manage overall project cost, programme, and delivery from inception through to completion
- Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and specialist vendors across the project
- Track and manage critical milestones to maintain programme delivery
- Lead project coordination meetings with clients and internal stakeholders
- Review construction proposals, pricing submissions, and scopes of work
- Monitor project costs, risks, and commercial performance throughout delivery
- Manage procurement schedules and oversee long-lead equipment delivery programmes
- Review and validate subcontractor cost estimates and commercial submissions
- Ensure quality, health & safety, and technical standards are maintained across the project
- Report regularly to senior management and client teams on project performance
You are a commercially aware and technically strong construction professional with experience leading major construction or mission critical projects.
You have proven leadership ability, strong communication skills, and experience coordinating large multidisciplinary teams in complex live project environments.
You understand programme management, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and commercial control while maintaining strong health & safety and quality standards throughout delivery.
You are comfortable operating within fast-paced project environments and driving teams to achieve demanding delivery milestones.
What’s on Offer
Salary: €110,000 to €140,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Rotation package
- Accommodation provided
- Flights included
- Pension contribution
- Healthcare
- Annual bonus potential
- Long-term European project pipeline
- Career progression within a growing international contractor
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Lead to join one of Europe’s busiest data centre delivery contractors on a major hyperscale development in Finland.
You will play a key role in the successful delivery of a technically challenging mission critical project while working alongside highly experienced construction and engineering teams.
The role offers long-term stability, exposure to large-scale European projects, and strong career progression opportunities within the rapidly growing data centre sector.
How to Apply
Call Ryan Kieran on 015314345 or email ryan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with contractors delivering data centre, mission critical, M&E, industrial, and large-scale engineering projects.
If you’re a Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Construction Director, or Operations Lead looking for data centre construction opportunities in Finland or across Europe, we can help you secure the right role for your experience and long-term career goals.
Related roles: Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager, Data Centre Project Manager, Mission Critical Project Lead
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