Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction

Job title: Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction
Location: Sweden
Company: Irish Data Centre Contractor Delivering Major European Projects
Salary: Up to €85,000 DOE

The Company

This Irish contractor has become one of Europe’s most active data centre delivery specialists, providing full turnkey construction solutions from design through to commissioning.

With a significant pipeline of hyperscale and mission critical data centre projects across Europe, the company continues to expand its project teams across key European locations. They have built a strong reputation for delivering technically complex projects safely, on programme and to the high standards required within the data centre sector.

The business offers long term career progression, international project exposure and the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction, engineering and commissioning teams on major European data centre developments.


The Role: Mechanical Engineer

Based in Skellefteå, Sweden, you will support the delivery of mechanical systems on a major data centre project. Working closely with the Mechanical Project Manager, subcontractors and wider site team, you will play a key role in ensuring mechanical installations are delivered safely, to specification and in line with programme requirements.

This Mechanical Engineer position offers exposure to large-scale HVAC, chilled water, pipework and associated mechanical building services systems within a fast-moving data centre environment.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Mechanical Engineer on construction projects
• Proven experience required with mechanical building services installations including HVAC and piping systems
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, technical specifications and installation methodologies
• Experience working with mechanical subcontractors in a site-based environment

Preferred Experience

• Data centre experience preferred
• Industrial, pharmaceutical or mission-critical project experience beneficial
• Experience managing RFIs and technical submittals
• Exposure to commissioning and QA/QC procedures

Nice to Have

• BIM coordination experience
• Mechanical commissioning knowledge
• European project experience
• Additional industry certifications

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of mechanical works throughout the project lifecycle
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications and technical submittals
• Monitor installation progress and ensure works are completed in accordance with programme requirements
• Coordinate daily activities with subcontractors, supervisors and project stakeholders
• Support QA/QC inspections and quality assurance processes
• Manage and track RFIs with the design and engineering teams
• Attend engineering reviews, planning meetings and coordination meetings
• Assist with mechanical inspections, testing and verification activities
• Monitor technical documentation and maintain accurate project records
• Support the commercial team with variation tracking and progress reporting
• Assist with mechanical snagging and project close-out activities
• Identify technical issues and support their resolution on site

About You

• You have experience working as a Mechanical Engineer within the construction sector
• You understand HVAC systems, pipework installations and mechanical building services
• You are comfortable working within large project teams and coordinating subcontractors
• You have strong technical and organisational skills
• You can review drawings, identify issues and support programme delivery
• You are proactive, detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high quality standards
• You enjoy working in fast-paced construction environments with demanding technical requirements

What’s on Offer

Salary: €65,000 – €85,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Accommodation provided
• Flights provided
• Living allowance
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Annual leave rotation
• Career progression opportunities across Europe
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on major hyperscale data centre projects

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of the most active data centre contractors operating across Europe. The company continues to secure major projects and offers excellent long-term career progression for ambitious Mechanical Engineers looking to gain exposure to large-scale mission-critical construction.

You will work alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals on a technically challenging project while building valuable experience within one of the fastest-growing sectors in construction.

How to Apply

Call Stephen on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment specialises in recruiting Mechanical Engineers, Building Services Engineers, Project Engineers and M&E professionals for construction, data centre, pharmaceutical and industrial projects throughout Ireland and Europe.

If you are a Mechanical Engineer looking for data centre, mission-critical, HVAC, building services or mechanical construction opportunities, we can help you find roles that match your experience and long-term career goals.

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