Lead Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre (Helsinki)

NES Fircroft; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Lead for a data centre construction project in Helsinki, Finland. The role focuses on mechanical delivery, overseeing HVAC systems, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring work aligns with the programme and safety standards.

You will lead installation activities, manage suppliers, review drawings and QA processes, and report progress to senior leadership in a multinational project team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading mechanical delivery on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong background in mechanical building services for data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with HVAC, chilled water, cooling infrastructure and related plant.
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and coordinating multiple installation packages.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, technical documentation and QA processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within an international, multidisciplinary project team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all mechanical construction and installation activities across the data centre project.
• Manage mechanical subcontractors, specialist suppliers and installation teams.
• Coordinate mechanical works with CSA, electrical, commissioning and project management teams.
• Ensure installation activities are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor programme progress, productivity and resource allocation, identifying and resolving potential delays.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring installations meet project specifications.
• Manage technical queries, design changes and construction-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish health and safety regulations and project-specific EHS requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to senior project leadership.

Skills

Mechanical lead

Data centres

HVAC systems

Subcontractor management

Project coordination

Quality control

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Mechanical Lead for a data centre construction project in Helsinki, Finland. The role focuses on mechanical delivery, overseeing HVAC systems, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring work aligns with the programme and safety standards.

You will lead installation activities, manage suppliers, review drawings and QA processes, and report progress to senior leadership in a multinational project team.