Mechanical Project Manager – Data Centres

Site Based | Rotational Working

An established engineering and construction contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of major Data Centre projects in Sweden.

This is a senior project management appointment, offering responsibility for the full delivery of mechanical packages, from initial project mobilisation and planning through to construction, commissioning and final handover.

The position carries significant commercial responsibility, with ownership of project financial performance, cost control and the management of the wider project team, including the commercial function.

We are particularly interested in Mechanical Project Managers with a strong Data Centre background who have operated at a similar level of responsibility within a major engineering or construction contractor.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take ownership of the successful delivery of mechanical works across a major Data Centre construction project in Sweden.

Working closely with the client, engineering teams, commercial function and site personnel, you will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and within budget.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking full ownership of mechanical project delivery, from initial mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

• Managing the overall project programme, procurement strategy, construction planning and resource allocation.

• Holding full P&L responsibility, overseeing project budgets, cash flow, cost control and commercial performance.

• Managing and overseeing the commercial team, including Quantity Surveyors and other commercial personnel.

• Leading multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and site management.

• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and key project stakeholders.

• Monitoring progress against programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures where required.

• Overseeing subcontractor performance, procurement, materials management and engineering coordination.

• Ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.

• Managing project reporting, progress meetings, financial reviews and commercial forecasting.

• Overseeing testing, commissioning, system completion and final client handover.

• Driving project performance while maintaining strong working relationships across the wider project team.

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience in Mechanical Project Management within the construction industry.

• Proven experience delivering large-scale Data Centre projects.

• Strong mechanical building services background, ideally covering HVAC, mechanical piping and associated building services installations.

• Demonstrable experience managing the full project lifecycle, from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

• Previous responsibility for full project P&L, including budgets, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance.

• Experience managing and overseeing commercial teams, including Quantity Surveyors.

• Strong subcontractor management and procurement experience.

• Ability to lead sizeable project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Commercially astute, with the ability to identify risks, manage project margins and drive financial performance.

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational abilities.

Location & Working Arrangements

The Mechanical Project Manager position will be based on-site in Sweden, supporting the delivery of a major Data Centre project.

Rotational working arrangements are available, with options including:

• 3 weeks on / 1 week off

• 10 days on / 4 days off

• 23 days on / 5 days off

Accommodation and flights from your home country will be provided, with per diems incorporated into the overall remuneration package.

Candidates should also be comfortable with potential future assignments across other European project locations.

Interested in this Mechanical Project Manager role?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or other senior Data Centre construction and project management positions across Europe, please get in touch.