Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centre Project

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Fredericia Kommune; On-site; DKK 747,000 - 897,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Flights and rotational travel package

Daily living allowance

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Ongoing professional development

Long-term European project pipeline

Clear career progression opportunities

Job summary

International Engineering Contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead for a major hyperscale data centre project based in Fredericia, Denmark. You will lead all mechanical commissioning activities, coordinate vendors and client interfaces, and take ownership from mechanical completion through handover.

The role requires strong background in large-scale building services, mission‑critical projects, and a proven track record of delivering safe, compliant, and fully

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Commissioning Lead on large construction projects.
• Mechanical commissioning experience on data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial or other mission critical facilities is required.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, chilled water, LTHW, pipework, pumps and mechanical building services systems.
• Proven experience managing commissioning programmes, specialist vendors and client interfaces.
• Full working knowledge of commissioning documentation, test packs, commissioning scripts and system handover procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead all mechanical commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage the mechanical commissioning plan in line with the overall project programme.
• Review IFC drawings, specifications and technical documentation before commissioning begins.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, planning and engineering teams.
• Manage specialist vendors throughout installation, testing and commissioning.
• Attend client commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, operating descriptions and system setpoints.
• Ensure commissioning scripts, documentation and check sheets meet client requirements.
• Carry out system walkdowns, tag verification and mechanical completion inspections.
• Witness functional testing and verify commissioning activities across all mechanical systems.
• Maintain commissioning trackers, issue logs and weekly progress reports.
• Manage snagging activities and ensure defects are resolved before handover.
• Support client training and final system demonstrations.
• Identify commissioning risks early and work with project teams to maintain programme delivery.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Commercial teams regarding commissioning-related variations or programme impacts.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project quality standards and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

HVAC systems understanding

Chilled water

LTHW pipelines

Commissioning management

Vendor coordination

Client interface

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Location Denmark, Denmark Sector Engineering Salary 120,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Mechanical Commissioning Lead – Data Centre Project

Location: Fredericia, Denmark

Company: International Engineering Contractor Delivering Hyperscale Data Centres Across Europe

Package: Up to €120,000 DOE

The Company

International engineering contractor has built an excellent reputation for delivering complex mechanical and electrical installations across the data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial and mission critical sectors throughout Europe.

With a strong pipeline of major projects and continued investment in its people, the company offers long-term career opportunities, structured progression and the chance to work on some of Europe's most technically demanding developments. The Fredericia project forms part of a significant programme of data centre construction with further work already secured.

The Role: Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Based in Fredericia, Denmark, you will lead all mechanical commissioning activities on a major hyperscale data centre project, ensuring systems are commissioned safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, client requirements and industry standards.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will coordinate specialist vendors, subcontractors, package engineers and client representatives throughout the commissioning process. From mechanical completion through integrated systems testing and handover, you will take ownership of commissioning activities while ensuring quality, documentation and programme milestones are achieved.

This is a leadership role suited to an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead with a strong background in large-scale building services, mission critical or industrial projects.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Mechanical Commissioning Lead or Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer on large construction projects.
• Mechanical commissioning experience on data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial or other mission critical facilities is required.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, chilled water, LTHW, pipework, pumps and mechanical building services systems.
• Proven experience managing commissioning programmes, specialist vendors and client interfaces.
• Full working knowledge of commissioning documentation, test packs, commissioning scripts and system handover procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Data centre commissioning experience.
• Experience working with international engineering contractors.
• Knowledge of integrated systems testing and IST processes.
• Previous experience mentoring commissioning engineers.
• Familiarity with digital commissioning management platforms.

Nice to Have

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• CxA, CSA or recognised commissioning certification.
• Experience delivering projects across Europe.
• Strong knowledge of BIM and digital project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all mechanical commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage the mechanical commissioning plan in line with the overall project programme.
• Review IFC drawings, specifications and technical documentation before commissioning begins.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, planning and engineering teams.
• Manage specialist vendors throughout installation, testing and commissioning.
• Attend client commissioning meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, operating descriptions and system setpoints.
• Ensure commissioning scripts, documentation and check sheets meet client requirements.
• Carry out system walkdowns, tag verification and mechanical completion inspections.
• Witness functional testing and verify commissioning activities across all mechanical systems.
• Maintain commissioning trackers, issue logs and weekly progress reports.
• Manage snagging activities and ensure defects are resolved before handover.
• Support client training and final system demonstrations.
• Identify commissioning risks early and work with project teams to maintain programme delivery.
• Liaise with Project Managers and Commercial teams regarding commissioning-related variations or programme impacts.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with project quality standards and Health & Safety requirements.

About You

You are an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead who enjoys taking ownership of technically challenging projects from mechanical completion through final handover. You understand how critical sequencing, planning and documentation are to successful commissioning and have the confidence to coordinate multiple stakeholders while maintaining programme.

You communicate effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams, while remaining focused on delivering safe, compliant and fully operational mechanical systems.

What's on Offer

Salary:

Up to €120,000 DOE

Benefits

• Accommodation provided
• Flights and rotational travel package
• Daily living allowance
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus
• Ongoing professional development
• Long-term European project pipeline
• Clear career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take a leading role on one of Europe's largest data centre developments while working for an engineering contractor with an exceptional reputation for delivering complex mission critical projects.

You’ll join an experienced commissioning team with the autonomy to influence delivery, develop junior engineers and build your career across a long-term pipeline of major international projects.