Role: Project Manager (Mechancial)
Location - Southern Sweden
I'm representing a leading Data Centre Design & Build General Contractor who are embarking on a 130MW Hyperscale expansion in Sweden.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Lead to oversee all mechanical systems and services within our data centre facility delivery. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end delivery of mechanical works—including advanced liquid cooling systems, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and more—ensuring technical excellence, cost-efficiency, and on-time execution. This role is vital to the successful integration of mechanical systems into high-quality building solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership of mechanical team
- Vendor and subcontractor management
- Ensure on time delivery for mechanical systems by planning and coordinating mechanical installation works, resources and subcontractor activities.
- Review drawings, submittals, method statements and installation readiness.
- Monitor mechanical quality, HSE, inspections and compliance with approved requirements.
- Coordinate interfaces with electrical, CSA, controls and commissioning teams.
- Track progress, constraints, defects and corrective actions within assigned scope.
- Support testing, completion, punch-list closeout and handover activities
Qualifications and Skills:
- Relevant Mechanical/Building Services Engineering, trade or technical qualification.
- Mechanical installation or site-management training is desirable.
- Minimum 7–10 years experience in mechanical systems delivery on large scale projects, mission critical is meriting.
- Proven experience managing mechanical installations.
- Familiarity with BIM and mechanical design and review tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks).
- Strong technical and engineering background in mechanical systems.
- Experience of working in Sweden and the Nordics is an advantage
- You preferably live in South West area of Sweden
- Excellent problem-solving and coordination skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of sustainable mechanical solutions (e.g., energy efficiency, green building standards) is a plus.
- Understanding of commissioning procedures and testing.
- Fluent in English; Swedish language is advantageous
