Mechanical Lead - Frankfurt, Germany

In this role you will lead the mechanical delivery on a large-scale data centre project in Frankfurt, ensuring on-site safety, quality, programme, cost, and subcontractor performance. You will mentor engineers and supervisors while coordinating with project teams to meet client requirements. The position sits within a structured, professional environment with long-term opportunities at a leading European contractor. This is a hands-on leadership role that shapes the delivery of critical mechanical systems. You will be at the heart of a major data centre initiative, delivering reliable infrastructure at scale.

• Accommodation
• Rotation/Flights
• Travel
• Living allowance (28K)
• Competitive salary
• Career development opportunities

• Lead site safety for the mechanical package in coordination with project and safety teams
• Manage QA processes from setup to close-out
• Control programme delivery in line with schedules and client requirements
• Manage all costs of the mechanical package including labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, variations, and valuations
• Oversee day-to-day mechanical site operations and subcontractor performance
• Track progress, manpower, and productivity against programme
• Ensure procurement schedules and timely material delivery
• Manage snagging and punch list close-out
• Attend site planning, coordination, and handover meetings
• Prepare and issue weekly progress, safety, and labour reports
• Support change management for cost and programme impacts
• Mentor and support junior engineers and supervisors
• Ensure all documentation (QA, safety, O&M manuals) is maintained and closed out correctly

• Trade background and/or relevant third-level qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Mechanical Lead, Package Manager, or Project Engineering role
• Proven experience delivering large-scale mechanical installation projects
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and design & build environments
• Good technical understanding of mechanical systems (electrical knowledge beneficial)
• Strong organisational, reporting, and IT skills

• leadership
• mentoring
• communication
• mechanical systems expertise
• QA processes
• programme and cost control