Mechanical Engineer-Data Centre-Helsinki

Falcon Green Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor is seeking an ambitious Mechanical Engineer for a major Data Centre project in Helsinki, Finland. With over 5 years of mechanical engineering experience and a recognised degree, you will manage site activities and ensure safety and quality standards. This position provides long-term career growth and stability in an innovative and supportive team. Excellent English communication skills and flexibility to travel across Europe are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Mechanical Engineering role.
• Strong teamwork, organisational, and planning skills.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities and mechanical operations.
• Manage all cost-related aspects associated with the mechanical package.
• Work closely with subcontractors to ensure quality and safety targets are met.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Communication (English)

Education

Recognised engineering degree

Job description

Falcon Green is partnering with one of Europe's leading M&E contractors, widely recognised for delivering large-scale industrial and commercial projects across the Data Centre, Education, Healthcare, and Life Sciences sectors. They are currently seeking an ambitious and forward‑thinking Mechanical Engineer to join the next phase of a major Data Centre development in Helsinki, Finland. With a strong pipeline of projects secured across mainland Europe, this role offers long‑term stability and excellent career progression. You will become part of a close‑knit and supportive site team, with clear opportunities to advance toward senior engineering and project management roles. Please note that employment will be governed by the host country's local labour laws.

Mechanical Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day site activities and mechanical operations.
• Coordinate and manage the project programme in collaboration with other trades, package leads, consulting engineers, and client representatives.
• Manage all cost‑related aspects associated with the mechanical package.
• Attend key project meetings, including site, engineering, planning, coordination, and handover meetings.
• Maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date weekly project log.
• Work closely with subcontractors to ensure programme, quality, and safety targets are met.

Mechanical Engineer Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Mechanical Engineering role.
• A recognised engineering degree relevant to the position.
• Strong teamwork, organisational, and planning skills.
• Flexibility to travel as required by the project.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Eligibility to work across multiple European countries.

With several major projects recently secured across mainland Europe, this is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor offering long‑term work and career growth.