Mechanical Lead

First Task; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead for a 50MW data centre project near Helsinki. You will lead a team of Mechanical Engineers, propose design changes for cost efficiency, and uphold the highest health and safety standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong MEP project delivery experience. Competitive salary up to €120,000 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

€13,000 Tax Free Subsistence

Flights and Accommodation Provided

Bills Paid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) required.
• Strong procurement knowledge will be essential.
• Proven ability to effectively lead MEP teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Propose design changes to improve cost efficiency and quality.
• Monitor construction quality of workmanship and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Lead - Helsinki
Up to €120,000 DOE + €13,000 Tax Free Subsistence + Flights, Accom, Bills Paid

First Task Professional are presently seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to join the business to deliver a 50MW data centre just outside of Helsinki.
The city boasts one of the highest quality of life indices in the world and is a metropolitan hub with significant investment for data centres.

The project is undergoing a rock excavation at present and will run until early 2028 with high likelihood of follow-on projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Mechanical Engineers
• Propose design changes to improve cost efficiency, programme delivery, and quality
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness
• Monitor construction quality of workmanship and materials
• Coordinate with contracts manager, site engineers, and discipline leads to ensure accurate, timely information flow to subcontractors and site staff
• Review drawings and specifications, flag errors/omissions to design team promptly
• Define project resource needs and oversee team performance
• Uphold the highest health & safety standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field)
• Strong procurement knowledge
• Experience in scheduling, programming, and sequencing
• Proven ability to lead MEP teams effectively
• Data Centre MEP project delivery experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If the role is of interest, please get in touch with Gregor Devlin at First Task Professional