Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction

Location Netherlands, Netherlands Sector Engineering Salary  EU per annum

Job title:
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction

Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Company:
Irish Engineering Contractor specialising in European Data Centre Projects
Salary:
Up to €100,000 DOE
The Company
This Irish engineering contractor has a strong reputation for delivering large scale data centre projects across Europe, providing complete mechanical, electrical and construction solutions for major international clients.
With a substantial pipeline of data centre developments across the Netherlands and mainland Europe, the company is expanding its mechanical engineering team in Amsterdam. They offer long term career opportunities, technically challenging projects and the chance to progress into senior engineering and project management positions.
The Role:
Senior Mechanical Engineer
An experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer is required for a major data centre development in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
You will take responsibility for the technical delivery of mechanical services, overseeing Mechanical Package Managers and coordinating closely with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams.
Reporting to the senior project management team, you will ensure mechanical installations are delivered safely, to specification and in line with the construction programme.
The position involves significant responsibility for mechanical design coordination, technical submittals, installation sequencing, commissioning and final handover.
Must Have Requirements

• Must have previous experience delivering mechanical engineering packages on large scale data centre construction projects.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline is required.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical installations, technical documentation and commissioning activities.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, chilled water systems, pipework and associated plant.
• Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating with multiple construction disciplines is required.

• Previous experience working on European data centre developments.
• Experience managing Mechanical Package Managers or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of mechanical commissioning procedures and integrated systems testing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel and construction reporting systems.
• Experience working with specialist mechanical subcontractors on mission critical projects.

• Oversee the technical delivery of mechanical engineering packages on a major Amsterdam data centre project.
• Lead and coordinate Mechanical Package Managers and engineering personnel.
• Manage mechanical technical submittals, RFIs and design coordination activities.
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate mechanical installations with electrical and CSA contractors to avoid clashes and programme delays.
• Review mechanical commissioning scripts, testing procedures and technical documentation.
• Oversee the installation and sequencing of pipework, HVAC equipment and associated mechanical services.
• Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments for mechanical construction activities.
• Monitor installation progress and ensure mechanical works meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Support programme planning, subcontractor coordination and the resolution of technical issues.
• Assist with variations, scope changes, monthly valuations and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate O&M manuals, vendor documentation, commissioning records and final handover requirements.
• Work closely with the…