Hyperscale Data Centre Mechanical Construction Lead

JDL Recruitment; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights covered

Solo accommodation provided

Living allowance

Rotational schedule 17 days on / 5 off

Job summary

JDL Recruitment represents a leading data centre contractor in Helsinki, seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to oversee on-site delivery of mechanical systems on a hyperscale project. You will collaborate with the Project Manager, subcontractors, consultants, and client teams to ensure safe, on‑time delivery and high-quality results.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering or building services and proven experience in large-scale mission‑critical construction.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or building services.
• Experience as Mechanical Construction Manager or Senior Mechanical Supervisor in M&E contracting.
• Experience delivering large-scale data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, building services, sequencing and commissioning.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Hyperscale data centre experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site delivery of mechanical works with safety, timeliness and quality in mind.
• Coordinate daily activities with project teams, subcontractors, consultants and client reps.
• Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Oversee HVAC installation aligning with programme milestones.
• Develop short-term construction programmes with two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Support procurement through technical reviews of equipment and materials.
• Monitor progress, labour resources and productivity to meet objectives.
• Manage variations, change control, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, quality and commissioning requirements.
• Promote health and safety culture and maintain high housekeeping standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

On-site leadership

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

JDL Recruitment represents a leading data centre contractor in Helsinki, seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to oversee on-site delivery of mechanical systems on a hyperscale project. You will collaborate with the Project Manager, subcontractors, consultants, and client teams to ensure safe, on‑time delivery and high-quality results.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering or building services and proven experience in large-scale mission‑critical construction.