Mechanical Manager

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Data Centre Location: FinlandProject: 150MW Data CentreContract: Freelance / Long-TermReporting To: MEP Lead & Project Lead – PMC About the Role A leading Project Management Consultancy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join their client-side team on a major 150MW data centre project in Finland.The successful candidate will act as the Mechanical Lead / subject-matter expert within the PMC team, taking responsibility for overseeing all mechanical aspects of the project from design through construction, commissioning and handover.As the sole mechanical specialist within the PMC team, you will work closely with the MEP Lead and Project Lead, representing the client's interests and providing technical leadership across the mechanical package. Key Responsibilities 1. Mechanical Package ManagementLead and oversee all mechanical works across the project.Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance.Ensure delivery meets project specifications, programme and design intent.Manage interfaces between mechanical, electrical and CSA packages. 2. Design & Technical OversightReview mechanical drawings, specifications, technical submittals and BIM models.Manage RFIs, technical queries and design clarifications.Identify design, constructability and coordination issues.Ensure mechanical systems meet required performance and reliability standards. 3. Construction & ProgressMonitor mechanical installation and progress against programme.Review contractor schedules and sequencing.Conduct site inspections and progress reviews.Identify and resolve technical and programme issues. 4. Quality & ComplianceReview method statements, ITPs and quality documentation.Monitor installation quality and compliance with specifications.Support inspections, testing and commissioning activities.Ensure defects and NCRs are effectively closed out. 5. Contractor & Stakeholder ManagementAct as the client's mechanical representative on site.Lead mechanical coordination meetings.Liaise with contractors, consultants, commissioning teams and project stakeholders.Report key mechanical risks and progress to the MEP Lead and Project Lead. 6. HandoverOversee mechanical testing and commissioning.Review O&M manuals, as-builts and test documentation.Support snagging, punch-list closeout and final handover. Required ExperienceProven experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Lead, Mechanical Manager or similar.Strong mechanical building services experience.Experience delivering large-scale data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical or industrial projects.Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling, chilled water and associated mechanical systems.Experience managing mechanical contractors and subcontractors.Strong design review, technical coordination and construction experience.Previous experience working client-side, consultancy or PMC is highly desirable.Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work independently as the mechanical authority within a multidisciplinary project team. Key AttributesStrong technical and commercial awareness.Confident challenging contractors and consultants.Highly organised and detail-oriented.Proactive problem solver.Strong understanding of programme, quality and delivery.Comfortable working in a fast-paced hyperscale data centre environment.