Milan Data Centre Mechanical Project Lead

Falcon Green; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Green, one of Europe\'s leading data centre contractors, seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for major mission-critical projects in Milan, Italy. You will lead a team of engineers, manage safety, QA, and the programme, ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires a solid mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in similar roles, and eligibility to work in Italy (EU passport or Italian residence permit). Experience in data centres or similar complex sectors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams on large-scale construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager role.
• Experience on data centre, pharmaceutical, or other complex MEP projects is advantageous.
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site safety management with the project team and safety file.
• Lead engineers and supervisors; coordinate with disciplines to avoid delays.
• Manage QA activities for the mechanical scope; track QA docs.
• Monitor and manage the project programme with team, engineers, client.
• Control and track all project costs; align with budget.
• Supervise daily site operations for mechanical works.
• Manage subcontractor performance; run weekly progress meetings.
• Maintain snagging system; weekly punch lists.
• Submit labour and subcontractor hours to time administrator.
• Attend Site Meetings and project reviews.
• Support close-out of deliverables: Final Accounts, O&M Manuals, etc.
• Upload weekly progress reports to Filekey; summarize progress and risks.
• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports; flag issues.
• Ensure subcontractor docs are archived.
• Provide weekly safety statistics and labour forecasts.
• Hold weekly commercial meetings to capture variations.
• Ensure KPIs are achieved.
• Support development of company procedures and practices.
• Manage changes with cost/programme impacts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

QA management

Budget control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Falcon Green, one of Europe\'s leading data centre contractors, seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for major mission-critical projects in Milan, Italy. You will lead a team of engineers, manage safety, QA, and the programme, ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires a solid mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in similar roles, and eligibility to work in Italy (EU passport or Italian residence permit). Experience in data centres or similar complex sectors is preferred.