Mechanical Lead - Data centre - Groningen

Falcon Green; Groningen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living away allowance

Flights

Accommodation

Job summary

Falcon Green in Groningen, Netherlands, seeks a Mechanical Lead for a brand new project. The role focuses on leading mechanical construction, coordinating site operations and ensuring safety and quality across a large team on mission-critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a lead role, an engineering degree, and a proven track record coordinating subcontractors and major projects for data centres or similar sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a lead role on large projects.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction processes.
• Proven ability to manage safety, QA and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in site safety management.
• Lead site QA with the QA Manager.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations.
• Liaise with the client to build a trusting relationship for future opportunities.
• Manage a large team to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure subcontractor documentation including safety docs is up to date.
• Assist with labour projections and cost variations.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

QA oversight

Client liaison

Large project coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

One of Europe’s leading data centre contractors is seeking a Mechanical Lead for a brand new project in Groningen, Netherlands. The Mechanical Lead will work for an innovative, forward-thinking contractor that operates a diverse business model.

The ideal candidate will have experience, determination and be focused on delivering leading-edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors, including data centres, commercial and life sciences.

This is an excellent opportunity to transfer into a booming sector and will continue to do so over the coming years. The data centre sector is the fastest growing sector in construction and the need for its infrastructure will continue to grow for many years to come. With the order book full until 2026, there is excellent scope for a high-performing Mechanical Lead to play a crucial part in this growth.

On top of a competitive salary, living away allowance, flights, accommodation are also included.

Mechanical Lead Duties:

• Assist and lead in the management of Site Safety in conjunction with the project team and the Safety management.


• Play a lead role in the management of Site QA in conjunction with the QA Manager.


• Support in the oversight of all day-to-day site operations.


• Liaise with the client and establish a trusting relationship to ensure future project opportunities.


• To manage and drive a large team to meet all project requirements and deadlines


• Ensuring all Subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained up to date and filed for future reference.


• Assist in projected labour projections from the field supervisors.


• Assist with the commercial team to ensure all variations are been captured and costs issued to the client.


• Good strong knowledge of the full design and construction process


• Ability to control and manage people and programs


• An Engineering Degree would be of advantage


• Proven record of co-ordinating and managing large projects


• Mission critical experience


• 5+ years in a Lead role