Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Hyperscale Data Centre

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

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