Lead Mechanical Engineer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a major engineering and construction project in Fredericia, Denmark.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership position offering genuine ownership of the mechanical engineering function across a major, technically complex data centre project.

You will lead the mechanical engineering team through the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Working closely with clients, designers, contractors and the wider project team, you will be responsible for ensuring the mechanical scope is delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and to the required quality standards.

The Role

You will take responsibility for:

• Leading the mechanical engineering function and managing the project engineering team.
• Allocating engineers to work packages and providing technical leadership and mentoring.
• Managing the mechanical design process and coordinating appointed discipline leads.
• Ensuring mechanical systems are designed with installation, testing and commissioning requirements in mind.
• Coordinating closely with Electrical and CSA teams to manage interfaces and responsibilities.
• Managing technical submittals, RFIs, deviations, design changes and technical queries.
• Providing technical input into procurement, including RFQs, technical evaluations and equipment selection.
• Tracking equipment procurement and deliveries against programme requirements.
• Overseeing mechanical installation and ensuring compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Managing quality through design, installation and commissioning, including ITPs, test packs, FATs, SATs, walkdowns and handover.
• Leading and coordinating mechanical commissioning activities, including flushing, balancing, pressure testing and certification.
• Managing commissioning trackers and monitoring system readiness.
• Identifying technical and delivery risks early and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Supporting programme development, commissioning sequencing and look-ahead planning.
• Driving a strong EHS culture and ensuring safe systems of work are maintained.
• Building strong relationships with clients, designers, consultants and specialist contractors.
• Providing clear technical reporting to senior engineering and project leadership.
• Mentoring project and graduate engineers and supporting the development of the wider engineering team.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong mechanical engineer with significant experience leading engineering delivery on major construction projects.

You will ideally have:

• Strong senior-level mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading mechanical engineering teams and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Experience delivering large-scale projects within data centres, pharmaceutical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial or other mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience managing mechanical systems through the full project lifecycle.
• Strong commissioning knowledge, including flushing, balancing, pressure testing, FATs, SATs, walkdowns and system handover.
• Experience providing technical input into procurement and equipment selection.
• Strong understanding of quality processes, ITPs and test documentation.
• Experience coordinating mechanical interfaces with electrical and CSA disciplines.
• Good understanding of project programmes, sequencing and look-ahead planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering and project delivery.