Mechanical Lead

Mechanical Lead – Data Centre – Frankfurt, Germany

Salary: €120,000–€130,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Travel + €28,000 Living Allowance

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical

Employment Type: Permanent

A leading international engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to join its team on a major data centre project in Frankfurt, Germany.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the mechanical package on a large-scale mission-critical project, managing site delivery, subcontractors, procurement, quality, safety, costs and programme performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical package and day-to-day site operations.
• Oversee site safety and quality assurance for mechanical works.
• Coordinate project schedules with the project team, engineers and client.
• Manage package costs, subcontractors, materials, plant, variations and valuations.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure materials and equipment arrive on schedule.
• Monitor subcontractor progress, labour levels and programme performance.
• Manage snagging, punch lists and outstanding works.
• Attend site meetings, engineering reviews, planning meetings and handover meetings.
• Prepare progress reports, labour projections and safety statistics.
• Ensure subcontractor safety and technical documentation is maintained.
• Manage change control, including cost and programme impacts.
• Coordinate project close-out, final accounts, O&M manuals, QA files and handover documentation.
• Work with commercial teams to capture variations and manage costs.
• Ensure company procedures and project standards are followed.

Requirements

• Trade background with a relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical works on construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical installation and subcontractor management.
• Experience managing project schedules, procurement, costs and quality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD and MS Project.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects is desirable.
• Flexibility to travel