Data Centre Mechanical Construction Lead – Helsinki

PE Global; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global Recruitment is assisting a leading Data Centre contractor in recruiting Mechanical Construction Managers for a site in Helsinki. This full-time, permanent role offers rotation packages and a path to lead on-site delivery of critical HVAC systems.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination across teams, adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective stakeholder communication to meet programme milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as Mechanical Construction Manager in M&E contracting is desirable.
• Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain effective communication with the client and wider project stakeholders.
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities, ensuring HVAC deliverables align with project, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with the project team to sequence mechanical installations, including pipework, to meet milestones and dates.
• Manage the project commercially from handover from estimating through to technical procurement of equipment, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist in documentation and costing of scope changes, including monthly valuations and final account contributions.
• Manage and monitor the two-week look-ahead programme with the project team.
• Ensure labour resources are planned, mobilised, and maintained in line with programme requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and quality, coordinating subcontractor activities on site.
• Identify, document, and notify variations and delays to project management.
• Verify plant and materials meet specifications and are stored, coordinated, and handled safely.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and governance requirements on site.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder liaison

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical engineering

Job description

PE Global Recruitment is assisting a leading Data Centre contractor in recruiting Mechanical Construction Managers for a site in Helsinki. This full-time, permanent role offers rotation packages and a path to lead on-site delivery of critical HVAC systems.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination across teams, adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective stakeholder communication to meet programme milestones.