Mechanical Lead- Data Centre- Frankfurt

Falcon Green; Camden Town; Vor Ort; GBP 72.000 - 101.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Living allowance

Accommodation

Flights

Performance bonus

Zusammenfassung

Falcon Green is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead for a flagship Data Centre project in Frankfurt, Germany. You will lead all mechanical installation activities on site, coordinating subcontractors and engineering teams to deliver to the highest standards of safety, quality, and schedule.

The role requires strong mechanical building services knowledge, proven leadership on large-scale projects, and the ability to work internationally on-site.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified mechanical engineer or strong industry experience.
• Experience leading mechanical installations on complex construction projects.
• Experience coordinating installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Knowledge of QA/QC, health and safety, and project close-out processes.
• Fluent English communication.
• Willing to work internationally and on-site in Frankfurt, Germany.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate all mechanical installation activities on site, ensuring safety and programme adherence.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Package Manager, subcontractors, and engineers to drive progress.
• Manage the mechanical programme, monitor progress and address delays.
• Oversee QA/QC, inspections, testing, and commissioning readiness.
• Interface with electrical, CSA and other building services packages.
• Supervise subcontractors, materials, and plant requirements for efficient site operation.
• Drive snagging, defects resolution, and project handover documentation.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Building services

Subcontractor management

QA/QC

Health & safety

MS Office

English fluency

International travel

Ausbildung

Mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Construction PM systems

Jobbeschreibung

Falcon Green is excited to be working with one of Europe's leading contractors, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Lead to join a flagship, mission-critical Data Centre project in Frankfurt, Germany.

This role is ideal for a driven Mechanical Lead with a strong technical background and proven experience delivering complex mechanical installations on large-scale construction projects. You'll play a key role in overseeing mechanical works on site, coordinating subcontractors and engineering teams, and ensuring delivery to the highest standards of quality, safety, and programme performance.

You'll join a well-structured project team working with a contractor renowned for its delivery standards, long-term career opportunities, and opportunities for progression across Europe.

The role comes with a competitive employment package in line with local labour regulations, including salary, living allowance, accommodation, flights, and a performance-based bonus.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating all mechanical installation activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements.
• Working closely with the Mechanical Package Manager, subcontractors, engineers, and other trade leads to drive progress and maintain alignment with project milestones.
• Managing the mechanical programme, monitoring progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery targets.
• Overseeing mechanical quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, and project standards.
• Coordinating mechanical design and technical queries, resolving site issues, and managing interfaces with electrical, CSA, and other building services packages.
• Supervising subcontractor performance, workforce coordination, material deliveries, and plant requirements to ensure efficient site operations.
• Monitoring mechanical installation quality, ensuring inspections, testing, commissioning preparation, and documentation are completed in line with project requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work requirements across all mechanical activities.
• Attending and contributing to site meetings, engineering reviews, planning sessions, coordination meetings, and client meetings as required.
• Driving snagging, defects resolution, and project close-out, including O&M manuals, QA records, commissioning documentation, and handover deliverables.

What They're Looking For

• A relevant mechanical engineering qualification or strong industry experience in a similar mechanical leadership role.
• Proven experience leading mechanical installations on complex construction projects, ideally within the mission-critical Data Centre sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, with experience coordinating installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, coordinating site teams, and driving programme and quality performance.
• A good understanding of QA/QC procedures, health and safety requirements, technical documentation, and project close-out processes.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and standard construction project management systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with fluency in English.
• Flexibility to work internationally and commit to a site-based role in Frankfurt, Germany.
• A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to lead teams and perform effectively under pressure.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Lead to join a high-profile Data Centre project in Frankfurt, gain valuable international experience, and secure a long-term position with one of Europe's leading contractors.

With a competitive package, accommodation, flights, and opportunities for career progression, this role offers the chance to take the next step in your mechanical construction career.