Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centre Construction

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Fredericia Kommune; Sur place; DKK 740 000 - 904 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Rotation available

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Living allowance

Pension contribution

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

CPD training

European project pipeline

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Breagh Recruitment Ltd seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Lead for a major data centre project in Fredericia, Denmark. You will own the mechanical commissioning from pre-commissioning to handover, leading a team, coordinating with PMs, vendors and client teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The role focuses on leadership, documentation, and QA across HVAC, chilled water, and building services in a live data centre environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Commissioning Lead or related senior role.
• Experience in data centre, pharmaceutical, mission-critical or large-scale industrial commissioning.
• Strong mechanical background with hands-on HVAC/building services commissioning.
• Experience managing commissioning programmes, documentation and vendors.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Review IFC drawings, specs and submittals.
• Develop, manage and implement the mechanical commissioning plan.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with planners, package managers and vendors.
• Manage commissioning schedules and ensure milestones stay aligned with programme.
• Attend client commissioning meetings and provide technical updates.
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, checklists and test scripts.
• Lead mechanical system walkdowns, tag walks and system sign-offs.
• Verify and witness commissioning activities across all mechanical systems.
• Manage commissioning trackers, logs and progress reports.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and commissioning vendors.
• Monitor commissioning risks and escalate issues before programme impacts occur.
• Support the Project Manager and commercial team regarding commissioning-related variations and cost impacts.
• Ensure training requirements are completed before handover.
• Manage snagging and close-out activities through to final completion.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality assurance and technical compliance.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

HVAC commissioning

Building services

Commissioning coordination

Formation

Mechanical Engineering degree

Outils

Commissioning software

Description du poste

Location Fredericia, Denmark Sector Engineering Salary 110,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centre Construction

Location: Fredericia, Denmark

Company: Irish Main Contractor delivering hyperscale data centre projects across Europe

Salary:Upto €110,000DOE

The Company

This Irish main contractor has established itself as a major player in the European data centre sector, delivering complex mission-critical projects across multiple countries. With a strong pipeline of hyperscale developments and a reputation for technical excellence, they continue to secure some of the largest data centre contracts in Europe.

Their commissioning teams play a critical role in project delivery, ensuring mechanical and electrical systems are fully tested, validated, and handed over to the highest standards. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Mechanical Commissioning Lead for a major data centre project in Fredericia, Denmark.

The Role: Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Based in Fredericia, Denmark, you will take ownership of the mechanical commissioning process from pre-commissioning through to final client handover. Working closely with the Project Manager, Commissioning Manager, package leads, specialist vendors, and client teams, you will ensure systems are commissioned safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.

This Mechanical Commissioning Lead role is heavily focused on leadership, coordination, quality assurance, and programme delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring all commissioning activities are completed in the correct sequence, fully documented, and aligned with client expectations.

You will oversee mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, pipework, pumps, heat rejection systems, and associated plant within a live data centre construction environment.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Lead, Commissioning Manager or Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
• Data centre, pharmaceutical, mission-critical or large-scale industrial commissioning experience required
• Strong mechanical background with hands‑on experience commissioning HVAC and building services systems
• Proven experience managing commissioning programmes, documentation and specialist vendors
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Experience

• Previous hyperscale data centre project experience
• Experience working with Irish or European main contractors
• Familiarity with commissioning software, tracking systems and digital reporting tools
• Experience leading client‑facing commissioning meetings

Nice to Have

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Commissioning management certification
• Additional health and safety qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Review IFC drawings, specifications and technical submittals
• Develop, manage and implement the mechanical commissioning plan
• Coordinate commissioning activities with planners, package managers and vendors
• Manage commissioning schedules and ensure activities remain aligned with programme milestones
• Attend client commissioning meetings and provide technical updates
• Review and approve commissioning documentation, checklists and test scripts
• Lead mechanical system walkdowns, tag walks and system sign‑offs
• Verify and witness commissioning activities across all mechanical systems
• Manage commissioning trackers, logs and progress reports
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and commissioning vendors
• Monitor commissioning risks and escalate issues before programme impacts occur
• Support the Project Manager and commercial team regarding commissioning‑related variations and cost impacts
• Ensure training requirements are completed before handover
• Manage snagging and close‑out activities through to final completion
• Maintain the highest standards of quality assurance and technical compliance

About You

You are an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead who understands what it takes to bring complex building services systems online successfully. You can manage multiple stakeholders, coordinate specialist vendors, and maintain momentum while ensuring commissioning standards are never compromised.

You are comfortable working within a fast‑moving data centre environment and have the technical knowledge to identify issues early, resolve problems efficiently, and keep programme delivery on track.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to commissioning documentation are essential for success in this role.

What’s on Offer

Salary:Up to €110,000 DOE

Benefits

• Rotation available
• Flights provided
• Accommodation provided
• Living allowance
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and technical training
• Long‑term European project pipeline
• Clear progression opportunities within the commissioning team

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take a lead role on one of Europe’s most technically challenging construction sectors. The project in Fredericia, Denmark will provide exposure to large‑scale data centre infrastructure and offer significant responsibility from day one.

You will join an established project team where commissioning is recognised as a critical part of successful project delivery. With a strong pipeline of future work across Europe, this role offers long‑term career progression and the chance to become a key member of a growing commissioning division.