Senior Mechanical Lead – Large-Scale Projects (Relocation)

Michael Page International; Zürich; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Relocation support

Mobility allowance

Temporary accommodation

Long-term career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Michael Page International is working with a well-established international client based in Zürich, delivering complex mechanical projects across industries. The role offers opportunities to lead large-scale delivery in a collaborative, global environment with long-term career potential.

The successful candidate will head mechanical installation packages, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality on site, with English mandatory and German an advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree or trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical project delivery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience within industrial, pharmaceutical or data centre projects.
• Knowledge of project planning and construction processes.
• English is mandatory; German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical installation packages.
• Manage project schedule, resources and budgets.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams.
• Drive safety and quality performance across site.
• Manage project reporting and progress tracking.
• Oversee procurement and material planning.
• Support commercial and variation management.
• Ensure successful project handover and close-out.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

People management

Industrial experience

Construction processes

English language

German language

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or trade qualification

Job description

Michael Page International is working with a well-established international client based in Zürich, delivering complex mechanical projects across industries. The role offers opportunities to lead large-scale delivery in a collaborative, global environment with long-term career potential.

The successful candidate will head mechanical installation packages, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality on site, with English mandatory and German an advantage.