Mechanical Package Manager – Data Centre Construction

Job title: Mechanical Package Manager – Data Centre Construction
Location: Helsinki,  Finland
Company: European Data Centre Main Contractor
Salary: Up to €115,000 DOE

The Company

This specialist contractor delivers large-scale turnkey data centre projects across Europe, managing projects from design and construction through to commissioning and handover.

With a strong project pipeline across the Nordic region, they are looking for an experienced Mechanical Package Manager to support the delivery of a major data centre project in Helsinki, Finland. Projects involve high-specification mechanical systems, demanding programmes and close coordination between mechanical, electrical and CSA teams.

The Role: Mechanical Package Manager

This Mechanical Package Manager role is based on a major data centre development in Helsinki, Finland, overseeing the delivery of a large scale mechanical package from preconstruction through to commissioning and handover.

You will take ownership of mechanical package delivery across programme management, subcontractor coordination, QA, safety, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning activities. The role requires close coordination with project management, commercial teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure all mechanical systems are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required technical standards.

This is a senior site based position suited to an experienced Mechanical Package Manager with a strong background in mission critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, or large scale construction projects.

Must Have Requirements

• Proven experience required managing large scale mechanical packages on construction projects
• Experience with data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial, or mission critical projects is required
• Strong background in mechanical systems installation, testing, and commissioning
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist mechanical contractor is required
• Strong understanding of health and safety, QA/QC, and programme delivery

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience on hyperscale or mission critical projects preferred
• Design and build project experience beneficial
• Experience managing subcontractor commercial issues and variations
• Exposure to BIM coordination and digital project systems advantageous

Nice to Have

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Overseas project experience beneficial
• Additional health and safety or commissioning qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full mechanical package from design coordination through to commissioning and handover
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist vendors across all mechanical works
• Drive programme delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards on site
• Oversee installation, testing, flushing, pressure testing, and commissioning activities
• Monitor labour, plant, materials, subcontractor performance, and package costs
• Maintain QA documentation, snagging records, and handover documentation
• Chair coordination meetings and provide regular progress reporting to senior management and clients
• Manage change control, variations, and associated programme impacts
• Support project close out including O&M manuals, QA files, and final commissioning documentation
• Promote strong site safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures

About You

You will come from a strong mechanical construction background with experience delivering technically complex building services packages on major projects.

You should be comfortable managing fast paced site environments, coordinating multiple subcontractors, and driving programme delivery while maintaining high engineering and safety standards.

The successful Mechanical Package Manager will be organised, commercially aware, and capable of managing both technical and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

What’s on Offer

Salary: €100,000 - €110,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Full overseas package
• Accommodation provided
• Flights and travel support
• Pension
• Bonus structure
• Long term European project pipeline
• Career progression within a growing data centre contractor
• Ongoing technical and leadership development

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join one of Europe’s busiest data centre contractors on a flagship project in Finland with a strong long-term pipeline of hyperscale developments across Europe.

You will take a lead role on a technically demanding project with significant responsibility, strong support from senior leadership, and genuine progression opportunities into senior project and operations management positions.

For experienced Mechanical Package Managers looking to move further into mission critical construction, this role offers exposure to some of the most advanced data centre projects currently under construction in Europe.

How to Apply

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

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in construction and engineering recruitment across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with main contractors, mechanical contractors, and mission critical specialists delivering complex data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, and commercial construction projects.

If you are a Mechanical Package Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Building Services Manager, Mechanical Construction Manager, or Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for your next move within the data centre sector, we can help you secure the right opportunity.

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