Mechanical Project Manager Data Centre Projects

Breagh Recruitment; Eskilstuna kommun; On-site; SEK 791,000 - 1,130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and rotation

Flights and travel support

Bonus structure

Pension contribution

Healthcare

Ongoing CPD and career progression

High-profile European projects

Job summary

Breagh Recruitment seeks a Mechanical Project Manager for a flagship data centre project in Eskilstuna, Sweden. You will own the mechanical package, drive delivery, control costs and ensure handover to the highest standard.

The role requires extensive data centre project experience, strong HVAC and plant systems knowledge, and excellent leadership to coordinate site teams and subcontractors. A senior, client-facing position with long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Mechanical Project Manager on large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services including HVAC, pipework and plant systems.
• Experience managing full mechanical packages from construction through to handover.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, variations and reporting
• Strong programme management skills with the ability to track and drive key milestones
• Experienced in subcontractor management, procurement and site coordination
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management ability
• Detail-focused with a commitment to quality, safety and timely project delivery
• Data centre project experience is essential

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical project delivery across programme, cost and quality
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety standards across all site activities
• Manage project programme, sequencing and critical milestones to avoid delays
• Oversee subcontractor performance, manpower levels and progress against programme
• Control mechanical project costs including labour, materials, procurement and variations
• Coordinate closely with package managers, site teams and commercial departments
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions for buildability and accuracy
• Monitor and track material procurement and deliveries in line with project timelines
• Chair weekly commercial and progress meetings, ensuring accurate reporting of costs and variations
• Produce detailed progress reports highlighting risks, constraints and mitigation strategies
• Manage snagging, commissioning support and full mechanical handover process
• Drive a strong quality culture through inspections, QA processes and documentation control
• Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders

Skills

Mechanical project management

Data centre projects

HVAC systems

Budget management

Programme management

Subcontractor management

Leadership

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager Data Centre Projects (BH-2969-4)

Location Eskilstuna, Sweden Sector Engineering Salary 90,000.00 EU per annum

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager Data Centre Projects

Location: Eskilstuna, Sweden

Leading International Data Centre Contractor

Salary: Up to €90,000+ DOE

The Company

This contractor is a recognised leader in the delivery of large-scale data centre and mission critical projects across Europe. Known for delivering technically complex builds to the highest standards, they have built a strong reputation for quality, safety and on-time delivery across major hyperscale developments.

With a strong pipeline of work in the Nordic region, they offer long-term career progression, exposure to flagship projects and the opportunity to work within a high-performing, collaborative engineering environment.

The Role Mechanical Project Manager

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the mechanical package on a major data centre project in Eskilstuna. This is a senior leadership role where you will drive programme delivery, manage costs, and ensure all mechanical systems are installed, tested and handed over to the highest standard.

You will play a critical role in coordinating site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and programme performance across all phases of construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of mechanical project delivery across programme, cost and quality
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety standards across all site activities
• Manage project programme, sequencing and critical milestones to avoid delays
• Oversee subcontractor performance, manpower levels and progress against programme
• Control mechanical project costs including labour, materials, procurement and variations
• Coordinate closely with package managers, site teams and commercial departments
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions for buildability and accuracy
• Monitor and track material procurement and deliveries in line with project timelines
• Chair weekly commercial and progress meetings, ensuring accurate reporting of costs and variations
• Produce detailed progress reports highlighting risks, constraints and mitigation strategies
• Manage snagging, commissioning support and full mechanical handover process
• Drive a strong quality culture through inspections, QA processes and documentation control
• Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders

About You

• Proven background as a Mechanical Project Manager on large-scale construction or data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services including HVAC, pipework and plant systems
• Demonstrated experience managing full mechanical packages from construction through to handover
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, variations and reporting
• Strong programme management skills with the ability to track and drive key milestones
• Experienced in subcontractor management, procurement and site coordination
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management ability
• Detail-focused with a commitment to quality, safety and timely project delivery
• Data centre project experience is essential

What's on Offer

Salary: €90,000+ DOE

Benefits:

• Accommodation and rotation
• Flights and travel support
• Bonus structure
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare
• Ongoing CPD and career progression within the data centre sector
• Opportunity to work on high-profile European projects

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within one of Europe's most active data centre construction environments. You will be working on a flagship project where your input will directly impact delivery, quality and client satisfaction.

The company offers long-term career progression, exposure to cutting-edge projects and the chance to work alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the data centre sector. If you are looking to step into a role with real responsibility and influence, this is a strong move.