Senior Mechanical Project Lead – Hyperscale Data Centres

nscaleoperationsukltd; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee all mechanical system delivery for hyperscale data centre projects in Norway. You will manage design coordination through construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, performance and quality across mechanical works.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, liquid cooling and plant infrastructure, with on-site coordination and seamless integration with building systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience managing mechanical delivery in data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, liquid cooling, and mechanical controls.
• Experience coordinating design, installation and commissioning activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with project reporting and scheduling tools.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all mechanical construction activities to meet design intent, schedule and standards.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, standards and HSE regulations at the project location.
• Review and validate design drawings, submittals and technical docs for constructability.
• Manage on-site interfaces between mechanical systems and other disciplines.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and support schedule recovery across mechanical packages.
• Oversee QA; inspections and testing through installation and commissioning.
• Support IST and document verification of mechanical systems.
• Lead regular coordination meetings with contractors, consultants and internal teams.

Skills

Mechanical project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Mechanical or Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Nscale is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee all mechanical system delivery for hyperscale data centre projects in Norway. You will manage design coordination through construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, performance and quality across mechanical works.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, liquid cooling and plant infrastructure, with on-site coordination and seamless integration with building systems.