Mechanical Lead

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

Mechanical Lead – Data Centre Construction

Location: Helsinki, Finland
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience
Start Date: Negotiable

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading international data centre construction contractor seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to join its growing team in Helsinki, Finland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major hyperscale data centre development, taking responsibility for the mechanical delivery of a technically complex project within a fast-paced construction environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing mechanical installation, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring all works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with programme requirements.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Mechanical Lead, Mechanical Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Engineer position.
• Strong background in mechanical building services within large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience working on data centres, hyperscale facilities or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water, cooling infrastructure and associated plant.
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and coordinating multiple installation packages.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, technical documentation and quality processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary, international project team.

Why Apply?

• Permanent opportunity with an established international data centre construction contractor.
• Involvement in a major hyperscale development in Finland.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a significant mechanical delivery package.
• Work alongside experienced international construction and engineering teams.
• Competitive salary and employment package, dependent on experience.

Interested?

If you have a strong mechanical construction background and are looking to take the next step within the data centre and mission-critical sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.