Mechanical Lead

Matchtech Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large-scale data centre projects

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Career progression support

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Mechanical Lead to drive the mechanical engineering strategy on our on-site data centre projects in Finland, including Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Helsinki. You will lead a multidisciplinary MEP team, ensure high standards of quality and safety, and optimize design and construction to meet tight schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced knowledge of procurement and construction sequencing, and a track record delivering mission-critical data centre

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, scheduling, and construction sequencing.
• Experience leading mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) teams, especially for data centre projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills for fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a team of mechanical engineers to meet project milestones.
• Propose design modifications to improve cost-efficiency and construction sequencing.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure quality and safety while maintaining commercial awareness.
• Coordinate with contracts managers, site engineers and discipline leads to disseminate information and catch design errors.
• Oversee health and safety compliance across site operations.

Skills

Procurement processes

Scheduling

Construction sequencing

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MEP coordination

Job description

Role Title: Mechanical Lead

Location: On-site (Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Helsinki, Finland)

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to join our expanding on-site team across our major data centre projects in Finland, covering key hubs such as Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Helsinki. As an engineering-focused organization and a leading European data centre delivery partner, we specialise in comprehensive turnkey solutions-managing projects from concept through to commissioning-with over 500 MW of live IT load currently in flight across Europe.

In this vital on-site leadership position, you will drive the mechanical engineering strategy, manage project teams, and ensure that all mechanical installations meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management: Direct and mentor a dedicated team of mechanical engineers, establishing resource requirements and motivating personnel to achieve project milestones.


• Design Optimisation & Innovation: Propose targeted design modifications to improve cost-efficiency, streamline the construction programme, and enhance overall specification and quality delivery.


• Quality & Commercial Oversight: Monitor all construction activities to guarantee superior workmanship and material quality, while demonstrating strong commercial astuteness.


• Coordination & Communication: Liaise closely with contracts managers, site engineers, and other discipline leads to ensure all subcontractors and site personnel receive timely and accurate information. Review drawings and specifications meticulously, formally communicating any errors or omissions to the design team.


• Health & Safety Compliance: Oversee and maintain the highest standards of health and safety across all site operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.


• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, alongside proven experience in scheduling, programming, and construction sequencing.


• Industry Experience: Essential background in effectively leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams, ideally with specific experience delivering data centre MEP projects.


• Competencies: Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills suited for fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

What Monitored Benefits We Offer

• The opportunity to work on large-scale, cutting-edge data centre infrastructure projects.


• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team working environment.


• Dedicated support for career progression and professional development.


• A highly competitive salary package