Data Centre Mechanical Commissioning Lead

Mechanical Commissioning Lead - Data Centre

Location: Fredericia, Denmark

Salary: Up to €120,000

Employment: Permanent

Sector: Data Centres / Critical Infrastructure

A leading international engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Mechanical Commissioning Lead to join a major data centre project in Fredericia, Denmark.

With a significant portfolio of projects secured for the next 5+ years, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional looking for long-term stability, career progression and the chance to work on a technically advanced data centre project.

The Opportunity As Mechanical Commissioning Lead, you'll take ownership of the mechanical commissioning process from planning through to final system sign-off.

You'll work closely with project management, engineering, planning and commercial teams, while coordinating specialist vendors and commissioning engineers to ensure systems are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required client standards.

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement detailed mechanical commissioning plans

Review IFC drawings, specifications and technical submittals

Coordinate commissioning activities with planners, package engineers and specialist vendors

Attend client commissioning meetings and maintain project alignment

Define system boundaries, benchmarks and commissioning requirements

Review and approve commissioning checklists, scripts, test packs and documentation

Coordinate and witness commissioning activities

Lead system walkdowns, tag walks and system sign-off

Manage commissioning trackers, logs and weekly progress reports

Identify, manage and close out commissioning snags

Coordinate specialist vendors and ensure activities remain aligned with programme

Ensure client training is completed on schedule

Identify commissioning risks and communicate potential programme impacts

Work alongside Project Management and Commercial teams on commissioning-related matters

Mentor and support junior commissioning engineers

What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who can take genuine ownership of commissioning and operate confidently within a large, fast-paced construction environment.

You should have:

Strong mechanical commissioning experience

Previous experience leading commissioning activities or teams

Experience delivering large-scale, complex engineering or construction projects

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, testing and commissioning processes

Experience coordinating specialist subcontractors and vendors

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation

Strong organisational and reporting skills

Excellent communication skills

A proactive approach to identifying issues and driving them through to resolution

Data centre experience is highly advantageous, although candidates with strong mechanical commissioning leadership experience from other mission-critical or technically complex environments will also be considered.

What’s On Offer? Salary up to €120,000

Permanent position in Fredericia, Denmark

Long-term project pipeline of 5+ years

Major data centre project

Opportunity to work on leading-edge engineering projects

Career development and leadership opportunities

International project environment

Competitive additional package depending on experience

Long-term progression within an established international engineering business

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