Data Centre Mechanical Lead: 130MW Build & Commissioning

Vallum Associates; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates, a leading Data Centre Design & Build contractor, seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Lead in Sweden to oversee all mechanical systems for a major hyperscale expansion. The role covers end-to-end delivery including liquid cooling, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection, with focus on technical excellence and on-time execution.

Candidates should have 7–10 years in mechanical systems delivery on large projects, strong leadership, proficiency with BIM tools, and fluency in English

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years experience in mechanical systems delivery on large scale projects.
• Experience in managing mechanical installations.
• Familiarity with BIM and mechanical design/review tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks).
• Experience of working in Sweden and the Nordics is an advantage
• You preferably live in South West area of Sweden
• Fluent in English; Swedish language is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical team.
• Vendor and subcontractor management.
• Ensure on time delivery for mechanical systems by planning and coordinating mechanical installation works, resources and subcontractor activities.
• Review drawings, submittals, method statements and installation readiness.
• Monitor mechanical quality, HSE, inspections and compliance with approved requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, CSA, controls and commissioning teams.
• Track progress, constraints, defects and corrective actions within assigned scope.
• Support testing, completion, punch-list closeout and handover activities

Skills

Mechanical lead

Team leadership

Engineering background

BIM experience

English fluency

Education

Mechanical/Building Services Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Vallum Associates, a leading Data Centre Design & Build contractor, seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Lead in Sweden to oversee all mechanical systems for a major hyperscale expansion. The role covers end-to-end delivery including liquid cooling, HVAC, plumbing and fire protection, with focus on technical excellence and on-time execution.

Candidates should have 7–10 years in mechanical systems delivery on large projects, strong leadership, proficiency with BIM tools, and fluency in English