Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Project | Germany
Location: Germany
Project: Large-scale Data Centre
Employment type: Full-time / permanent position
Industry: Construction / MEP / Mechanical Engineering
Flame Employment Polska is recruiting an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a major international Data Centre project in Germany.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional with experience in large-scale construction, MEP, industrial, pharmaceutical or Data Centre projects. The successful candidate will coordinate mechanical engineering activities from technical design through installation, testing and commissioning.
Your responsibilities
- Coordinating mechanical engineering activities on the project.
- Reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
- Coordinating technical design with on-site installation teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Preparing and reviewing coordinated installation drawings.
- Identifying value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
- Preparing and managing technical submittals and RFIs.
- Supporting procurement and generating material and equipment requisitions.
- Verifying mechanical equipment and materials delivered to site.
- Attending technical, design and project coordination meetings.
- Coordinating and assessing the work of mechanical subcontractors.
- Preparing method statements and risk assessments.
- Carrying out mechanical system walk-downs, inspections and quality checks.
- Reviewing P&IDs and installation drawings for compliance with project requirements.
- Preparing and tracking test packs, snag lists and handover documentation.
- Supporting commissioning and project completion activities.
- Preparing progress reports and maintaining accurate project documentation.
- Mentoring junior engineers and graduates.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent senior trade qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience with a mechanical contractor.
- Experience delivering mechanical packages on Data Centre, industrial, pharmaceutical or large commercial projects.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, drawings, specifications and P&IDs.
- Experience preparing technical submittals, design reviews and technical assessments.
- Ability to carry out mechanical system walk-downs and verify compliance with project specifications.
- Good understanding of procurement, project costs, variations and commercial processes.
- Knowledge of HSE, quality control and construction procedures.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead, influence and support other members of the engineering team.
- Good English language skills.
- EU citizenship or an unrestricted EU right to work preferred.
We offer
- Permanent employment with a strong portfolio of projects planned for the next five years and beyond.
- Long-term work on major international engineering and Data Centre projects in Germany.
- Attractive salary and project package with room for negotiation.
- Opportunity to work with experienced international engineering, construction and MEP teams.
- Professional development and leadership training programmes.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- Support from Flame Employment Polska throughout the recruitment process.