Mechanical Lead

About the role

The Mechanical Lead will join a high‑profile data centre project in Munich, working for a leading European engineering contractor. You will be responsible for delivering mechanical packages from installation through to handover, ensuring safety, quality and schedule compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage site safety in collaboration with the project team and Safety Advisor, including set‑up and closure of the safety file.
• Lead a team of engineers and supervisors, coordinating with other disciplines to avoid impacts or delays.
• Oversee site QA for the mechanical package, handling file set‑up, management and close‑out.
• Control project schedule, costs (labour, material, plant, variations, valuations) and day‑to‑day site operations.
• Monitor sub‑contractor activities, track progress, conduct weekly meetings and maintain snagging and punch‑list systems.
• Prepare and upload weekly progress reports, highlighting percentage complete, risks and commercial issues.
• Ensure all documentation (safety, QA, subcontractor records) is up to date and properly filed.
• Drive commercial meetings to capture variations and manage KPI achievement.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading mechanical engineering teams on large construction or data‑centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of site safety, quality assurance and project cost control.
• Excellent coordination skills with ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Project management
• Safety management
• Quality assurance
• Cost management