Mechanical Package Manager – Data Centre Construction

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 1,129,000 - 1,355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Flights and rotation support

Pension

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Living allowance

Annual leave entitlement

Ongoing CPD and technical development

Long-term European project pipeline

Clear progression opportunities into S

Job summary

European Data Centre Contractor in Skellefteå, Västerbotten County, Sweden is seeking a Mechanical Package Manager to take ownership of mechanical packages from installation through commissioning and handover on a major data centre project. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor programme delivery, lead QA/QC inspections, and ensure safety and compliance with project specs.

This role demands strong technical leadership and extensive experience in large-scale building services installations

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Must have 7+ years' experience within mechanical construction or building services projects.
• Proven experience managing mechanical packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Hands-on experience coordinating mechanical subcontractors and programme delivery.
• Experience with a main contractor, specialist M&E contractor, or data centre contractor is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical work packages throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and monitor progress against programme.
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Lead mechanical QA/QC inspections and close-out processes.
• Attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings, and coordination workshops.
• Review technical submittals, drawings, and design information.
• Liaise with design teams to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Track variations and support the commercial team with package reporting.
• Monitor manpower levels and productivity across mechanical works.
• Produce weekly progress reports and programme updates.
• Manage mechanical snagging activities through to completion.
• Support commissioning activities and project handover requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all mechanical works.

Skills

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

QA/QC inspections

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

BIM coordination

Job description

Mechanical Package Manager – Data Centre Construction (BH-3196-5)

Location Västerbotten, Sweden Sector Engineering Salary 100,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Mechanical Package Manager – Data Centre Construction

Location: Sweden

Company: European Data Centre Contractor delivering major mission critical projects

Salary: Up to €120,000 DOE

The Company

This Irish contractor is a major player in European data centre construction, delivering large-scale mission critical projects across Ireland, the Nordics and mainland Europe.

With a strong pipeline of hyperscale data centre projects, they are continuing to grow their delivery teams across Europe. This Mechanical Package Manager position is based on a major data centre development in Skellefteå, Sweden.

The Role: Mechanical Package Manager

Based in Skellefteå, Västerbotten County, Sweden, the Mechanical Package Manager will take ownership of key mechanical packages from installation through to commissioning and handover.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will coordinate mechanical subcontractors, monitor programme delivery, manage QA/QC processes, and ensure all mechanical systems are installed safely and in accordance with project specifications.

This Mechanical Package Manager role is critical to successful programme delivery on a large-scale data centre project and requires strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and experience managing mechanical packages on major construction projects.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
• Must have 7+ years' experience within mechanical construction or building services projects
• Proven experience required managing mechanical packages on large-scale construction projects
• Hands-on experience required coordinating mechanical subcontractors and programme delivery
• Experience with a main contractor, specialist M&E contractor, or data centre contractor is required

Preferred Experience

• Data centre experience preferred
• Industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or mission critical project experience beneficial
• Experience with commissioning and handover processes
• Strong understanding of BIM coordination and technical submittals

Nice to Have

• Overseas project experience
• Commissioning or CSA coordination exposure
• Additional mechanical or project management qualifications
• Experience working on fast-track projects

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical work packages throughout the construction lifecycle
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and monitor progress against programme
• Ensure all works comply with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements
• Lead mechanical QA/QC inspections and close-out processes
• Attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings, and coordination workshops
• Review technical submittals, drawings, and design information
• Liaise with design teams to resolve technical and coordination issues
• Track variations and support the commercial team with package reporting
• Monitor manpower levels and productivity across mechanical works
• Produce weekly progress reports and programme updates
• Manage mechanical snagging activities through to completion
• Support commissioning activities and project handover requirements
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across all mechanical works

About You

You will be an experienced Mechanical Package Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, or Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background delivering large-scale building services installations.

You will have a detailed understanding of mechanical systems, construction sequencing, subcontractor management, and programme delivery. Experience working in data centres, industrial facilities, pharmaceutical projects, or other mission critical environments will be highly regarded.

Strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to solve technical challenges on site are essential for success in this Mechanical Package Manager role.

What's on Offer

Salary: €90,000 to €120,000 DOE

Benefits

• Accommodation provided
• Flights and rotation support
• Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Living allowance
• Annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing CPD and technical development
• Long-term European project pipeline
• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Project Management roles

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of the most active data centre contractors operating across Europe and play a key role in the delivery of a flagship hyperscale project in Sweden.

The successful Mechanical Package Manager will gain exposure to complex mechanical systems, large-scale construction methodologies, and a highly experienced delivery team while working on projects that continue to shape the European data centre sector.

For professionals looking to advance their career within mission critical construction, this position offers long-term stability, career progression, and access to some of the industry's most technically challenging projects.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Mechanical Package Managers, Mechanical Project Managers, Building Services Engineers, Mechanical Construction Managers, and M&E professionals across the Irish and European construction sectors.

We work closely with leading contractors delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial developments, mission critical projects, and large-scale engineering works. If you're an experienced Mechanical Package Manager seeking opportunities in Sweden, Ireland, or across Europe, we can help you identify the right move for your career.

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