Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Amsterdam; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits package

Career progression into senior eng. &

Exposure to major European data centre

Ongoing professional development

Opportunity to work with international

Long term European project pipeline

Résumé du poste

Irish Engineering Contractor specialising in European Data Centre Projects in Amsterdam seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical delivery of mechanical services on a major data centre development. You will oversee Mechanical Package Managers, coordinate with electrical and CSA teams and ensure on-time commissioning and handover.

You will manage design coordination, submittals, and installation sequencing, while liaising with clients and project stakeholders to maintain programme

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience delivering mechanical packages on large data centre projects.
• Experience coordinating mechanical installations, documentation and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems and plant.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the technical delivery of mechanical engineering packages on a major Amsterdam data centre project.
• Lead and coordinate Mechanical Package Managers and engineering personnel.
• Manage mechanical technical submittals, RFIs and design coordination activities.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate mechanical installations with electrical and CSA contractors to avoid clashes and programme delays.
• Review mechanical commissioning scripts, testing procedures and technical documentation.
• Oversee the installation and sequencing of pipework, HVAC equipment and associated mechanical services.
• Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure mechanical works meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Support programme planning, subcontractor coordination and the resolution of technical issues.
• Assist with variations, scope changes, monthly valuations and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate O&M manuals, vendor documentation, commissioning records and final handover requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and commissioning team to ensure mechanical systems are ready for testing and handover.

Connaissances

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Project

Excel

Description du poste

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction (BH-4103)

Location Netherlands, Netherlands Sector Engineering Salary 100,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Company: Irish Engineering Contractor specialising in European Data Centre Projects
Salary: Up to €100,000 DOE
The Company
This Irish engineering contractor has a strong reputation for delivering large scale data centre projects across Europe, providing complete mechanical, electrical and construction solutions for major international clients.
With a substantial pipeline of data centre developments across the Netherlands and mainland Europe, the company is expanding its mechanical engineering team in Amsterdam. They offer long term career opportunities, technically challenging projects and the chance to progress into senior engineering and project management positions.
The Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer
An experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer is required for a major data centre development in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
You will take responsibility for the technical delivery of mechanical services, overseeing Mechanical Package Managers and coordinating closely with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams.
Reporting to the senior project management team, you will ensure mechanical installations are delivered safely, to specification and in line with the construction programme.
The position involves significant responsibility for mechanical design coordination, technical submittals, installation sequencing, commissioning and final handover.
Must Have Requirements

• Must have previous experience delivering mechanical engineering packages on large scale data centre construction projects.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline is required.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical installations, technical documentation and commissioning activities.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, chilled water systems, pipework and associated plant.
• Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating with multiple construction disciplines is required.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working on European data centre developments.
• Experience managing Mechanical Package Managers or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of mechanical commissioning procedures and integrated systems testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel and construction reporting systems.
• Experience working with specialist mechanical subcontractors on mission critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical delivery of mechanical engineering packages on a major Amsterdam data centre project.
• Lead and coordinate Mechanical Package Managers and engineering personnel.
• Manage mechanical technical submittals, RFIs and design coordination activities.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate mechanical installations with electrical and CSA contractors to avoid clashes and programme delays.
• Review mechanical commissioning scripts, testing procedures and technical documentation.
• Oversee the installation and sequencing of pipework, HVAC equipment and associated mechanical services.
• Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure mechanical works meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Support programme planning, subcontractor coordination and the resolution of technical issues.
• Assist with variations, scope changes, monthly valuations and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate O&M manuals, vendor documentation, commissioning records and final handover requirements.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and commissioning team to ensure mechanical systems are ready for testing and handover.

About You
You are an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in data centre construction and the technical delivery of large mechanical packages.
You understand the importance of installation sequencing, coordination between trades and maintaining programme dates on complex mission critical projects.
You will be comfortable managing Mechanical Package Managers, dealing directly with clients and resolving technical issues on site.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work closely with commercial, construction and commissioning teams will be important.
Previous data centre experience is essential, particularly where you have been involved in mechanical installations from design coordination through to commissioning and handover.
What's on Offer
Salary: Up to €100,000 DOE
Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package
• Career progression into senior engineering and project management roles
• Exposure to major European data centre developments
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work with experienced international project delivery teams
• Long term European project pipeline

Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking to take on greater technical and management responsibility within the European data centre sector.
The Amsterdam project offers exposure to complex mechanical systems, major engineering packages and the full construction and commissioning process.
With a significant pipeline of data centre projects across Europe, there is genuine scope to develop your career beyond this project and progress into more senior technical or project leadership positions.

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