Lead Mechanical Site Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Frankfurt; Presencial; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Mechanical Site Engineer to oversee data center projects in Frankfurt. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering and previous site experience in data centers. Key responsibilities include reviewing technical submittals, monitoring site quality, and reporting on progress and risks. Excellent English communication skills and full rights to work in Germany are essential. This is a full-time position with mid-senior level seniority.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in data centers.
• Ability to lead mechanical scope during construction phase.
• Familiarity with engineering practices for multidisciplinary projects.

Responsabilidades

• Review mechanical documents and technical submittals.
• Identify site progress and risks, contributing to weekly reports.
• Raise snags and defects for mechanical installations.
• Conduct frequent site visits to ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Attend meetings as the employer's representative.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication skills in English

Understanding of complex multidisciplinary projects

Site quality monitoring

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Consultant - Data center industry (European focus)

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Senior/Lead Mechanical Site Engineer - Frankfurt - Data center project

• Permanent and Freelance available
• Site based - Frankfurt
• Start date - ASAP or early 2026
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Full rights to work in Germany (or EU passport).

About the job

As an Mechanical Site Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of data center projects in the Frankfurt region. You’ll be collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally. You will be responsible for overseeing Mechanical installations, guaranteeing they meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities / Tasks

• Construction submittal review for Mechanical documents: Review of technical submittals (materials and equipment submittals) against latest design and commenting. Review of shop drawings and fabrication drawings. Respond to contractors' technical queries communicated through request for information (RFI).
• Identifies and captures progress and risks from the site: Contribute to weekly reports identifying key issues, matters for resolution, and provide a clear and effective mechanism for exception reporting.
• Snags: Appreciation of site quality procedures around raising snags/defects. Raise all snags/defects for mechanical, fire protection, and public health.
• Site Visits: Visit the site frequently to spot check and review installations against approved construction documentation. Review progress on site vs. the progress reported by the contractor. If there are areas where installations are progressing without approved drawings/submittals, raise as a risk on site visit list and as an observation in QMS.
• Attendance meetings as lead from the employer's side including: Attendance in snag meetings (internal and external).

Your profile

We are looking for a Lead/Senior Mechanical Engineer with ideally 5+ years of experience to lead the Mechanical scope during the construction phase on various site projects. The scope on the construction projects includes design author supervision and site quality monitoring.

• Background in Mechanical Engineer or similar field is required.
• Working with a team of site engineers from CSA, electrical, and Controls.
• Able to understand engineering of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Full rights to work in Germany (or EU passport).
• Previous data center site experience is essential for this role.

If you're interested in discussing this position further, please apply with your CV and I will be in touch. Otherwise, you can email me directly at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Quality Assurance

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Engineering Services, and Construction