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# Mechanical Lead - Data Centre - Frankfurt

- **Company:** Falcon Green
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,800.0 - £84,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Centers
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=80d0ff5859f945de

## About the Role

* A relevant mechanical engineering qualification or strong industry experience in a similar mechanical leadership role.
 * Proven experience leading mechanical installations on complex construction projects, ideally within the mission-critical Data Centre sector.
 * Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, with experience coordinating installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
 * Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, coordinating site teams, and driving programme and quality performance.
 * A good understanding of QA/QC procedures, health and safety requirements, technical documentation, and project close-out processes.
 * Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and standard construction project management systems.
 * Excellent communication and coordination skills, with fluency in English.
 * Flexibility to work internationally and commit to a site-based role in Frankfurt, Germany.
 * A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to lead teams and perform effectively under pressure.

## Description

This role is ideal for a driven Mechanical Lead with a strong technical background and proven experience delivering complex mechanical installations on large-scale construction projects. You'll play a key role in overseeing mechanical works on site, coordinating subcontractors and engineering teams, and ensuring delivery to the highest standards of quality, safety, and programme performance.

You'll join a well-structured project team working with a contractor renowned for its delivery standards, long-term career opportunities, and opportunities for progression across Europe.

The role comes with a competitive employment package in line with local labour regulations, including salary, living allowance, accommodation, flights, and a performance-based bonus.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Leading and coordinating all mechanical installation activities on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements.
 * Working closely with the Mechanical Package Manager, subcontractors, engineers, and other trade leads to drive progress and maintain alignment with project milestones.
 * Managing the mechanical programme, monitoring progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing corrective actions to maintain delivery targets.
 * Overseeing mechanical quality assurance and quality control processes, ensuring installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, and project standards.
 * Coordinating mechanical design and technical queries, resolving site issues, and managing interfaces with electrical, CSA, and other building services packages.
 * Supervising subcontractor performance, workforce coordination, material deliveries, and plant requirements to ensure efficient site operations.
 * Monitoring mechanical installation quality, ensuring inspections, testing, commissioning preparation, and documentation are completed in line with project requirements.
 * Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work requirements across all mechanical activities.
 * Attending and contributing to site meetings, engineering reviews, planning sessions, coordination meetings, and client meetings as required.
 * Driving snagging, defects resolution, and project close-out, including O&M manuals, QA records, commissioning documentation, and handover deliverables.