Project Engineer Mechanical Data Centre Construction

Milan, Italy
€80000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 2 hours ago
Job Title: Project Engineer Mechanical Data Centre Construction
Location: Italy
Leading International Engineering Contractor delivering hyperscale data centres across Europe
Salary: Up to €80,000 DOE 


The Company

This organisation is a recognised leader in delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects across Europe, specialising in hyperscale data centres, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and critical infrastructure. With a strong presence in the European data centre construction market, they are known for technical excellence, high safety standards and consistent on time project delivery.

Their data centre division continues to grow across Italy and mainland Europe, delivering large scale mission critical facilities for global technology clients. This is an opportunity to join a high performing project team on a flagship data centre development in Milan.

The Role Project Engineer Mechanical

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering mechanical packages on a major data centre construction project in Milan. You will bridge the gap between design and installation, ensuring mechanical systems are fully coordinated, technically compliant and delivered safely and on programme.

Working closely with the Project Manager, site management team and subcontractors, you will drive quality, resolve technical issues early and support commercial awareness across the project lifecycle. This is a hands on site based role suited to an engineer who thrives in fast paced mission critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure all mechanical design drawings, specifications and technical submittals are reviewed for compliance and buildability
  • Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, sprinkler, architectural and structural disciplines
  • Support project handover from preconstruction to site delivery, ensuring full understanding of scope and programme
  • Manage RFIs and technical queries, driving timely design clarifications
  • Assist with value engineering initiatives to optimise cost and programme without compromising quality
  • Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments in line with site activities
  • Coordinate mechanical subcontractors to ensure works are delivered to specification and schedule
  • Track procurement of mechanical equipment, raising purchase orders and monitoring deliveries
  • Support weekly progress reporting and contribute to project programme updates
  • Monitor variations, assist with take offs and maintain awareness of project commercial performance
  • Carry out inspections, walkdowns, snagging and support commissioning activities
  • Compile and manage test packs and QA documentation
  • Maintain high standards of document control and data security in line with ISMS requirements


About You

  • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
  • Experience working as a Mechanical Project Engineer on data centre, pharmaceutical or other mission critical construction projects
  • Strong understanding of HVAC, pipework, chilled water, and mechanical building services systems
  • Proven experience coordinating subcontractors and resolving technical issues on site
  • Commercially aware with experience supporting variations and procurement
  • Confident communicator who can liaise effectively with design teams, site teams and commercial departments
  • Organised and detail focused with strong document control and reporting skills
  • Driven by quality, safety and programme delivery

What’s on Offer

Salary: Up to €80,000 DOE 

Why Apply

This is a chance to be part of a major data centre construction project in Milan with a contractor that is shaping the European mission critical market. You will gain exposure to complex mechanical installations, high value contracts and international project delivery standards.

For a Mechanical Project Engineer looking to build a long term career in data centre construction, this role offers technical challenge, career progression and the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced facilities in Europe.

How to Apply

If you are a Mechanical Project Engineer interested in data centre projects in Milan, send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment are specialists in placing Mechanical Project Engineers, Building Services Engineers and MEP professionals into data centre and mission critical construction projects across Ireland and Europe. We understand the technical demands of mechanical engineering in data centre construction and work closely with leading contractors delivering hyperscale facilities.

If you are a Project Engineer Mechanical, Mechanical Building Services Engineer or Data Centre Project Engineer exploring opportunities in Italy or across Europe, we can guide you towards roles that match your experience and long term career goals.

Related roles include Mechanical Site Engineer, MEP Project Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer, Data Centre Engineer and Mechanical Commissioning Engineer.

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