Mechanical Lead

Matchtech; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Impactful work on high-profile infrastructure projects

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Mechanical Lead for a significant data centre project in Skellefteå, Sweden. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead and mentor Mechanical Engineers while ensuring the highest technical standards throughout the project lifecycle.

As the Mechanical Lead, you will oversee design improvements, monitor quality, and manage project resources. Join a market leader offering a collaborative culture and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary MEP teams.
• Proven track record in mechanical systems delivery for Data Centre projects.
• Solid experience in complex construction works scheduling and programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of Mechanical Engineers.
• Propose design changes for cost efficiency and quality enhancements.
• Monitor construction activities for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Apply commercial awareness to project decision-making.
• Liaise between Contracts Manager and site engineers for coordination.
• Ensure technical compliance of drawings and specifications.
• Manage project resource requirements and team support.
• Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Controls

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Lead - Data Centre Project (Skellefteå, Sweden)

We are Europe's leading dedicated data centre construction partner, providing full turnkey solutions from initial design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin with a portfolio of major projects across Europe-totalling over 500MW of IT load currently in flight-we have cemented our reputation as the most trusted name in the industry.

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Mechanical Lead to join our team on a large-scale data centre project in Skellefteå, Sweden. This is a senior-level position responsible for leading our mechanical engineering function, driving operational excellence, and ensuring our projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Lead, you will provide technical and operational leadership across the full project lifecycle. Your duties will include:

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of Mechanical Engineers, ensuring high performance and technical alignment.
• Design & Value Engineering: Propose and implement design changes to improve cost efficiency, accelerate construction programmes, and enhance final specification quality.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor all construction activities, ensuring rigorous quality of workmanship and adherence to material specifications.
• Commercial Astuteness: Apply strong commercial awareness to project decision-making, ensuring financial objectives and procurement targets are met.
• Project Coordination: Act as a key liaison between the Contracts Manager, site engineers, and other discipline leads to ensure all subcontractors and personnel are provided with timely, accurate information.
• Technical Compliance: Verify that all drawings and specifications are fully understood; ensure that any errors or omissions are identified and formally communicated to the design team immediately.
• Resource Management: Establish project resource requirements, ensuring teams are adequately staffed and supported to meet project deadlines.
• Safety Leadership: Oversee and champion the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance across the site.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in effectively leading multidisciplinary MEP teams is essential.
• Sector Expertise: Proven track record in the successful delivery of mechanical systems within large-scale Data Centre projects.
• Project Controls: Solid experience in scheduling, programming, and sequencing complex construction works.
• Procurement: Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Impact: Work with a market leader on critical, high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Professional Development: Join a forward-thinking, high-growth environment with significant opportunities for long-term career progression and development.
• Competitive Package: We offer a highly competitive salary package commensurate with your experience and the critical nature of the role.
• Collaborative Culture: Become part of a supportive, dynamic, and high-performing team where technical excellence is at the heart of our operations.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.