Mechanical Package Manager – Data Centre, Helsinki, Finland

Overview

Our client, a specialist data centre delivery contractor, is recruiting a Mechanical Package Manager for a major data centre project in Helsinki, Finland. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full mechanical package, overseeing design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning, while coordinating subcontractors and site teams to ensure the project is delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Our client is recruiting on a confidential basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full Mechanical Systems package from design coordination to installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Oversee site safety, QHSE culture, and subcontractor activities, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage project schedule, resources, and all associated costs, including labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, variations, and valuations.
• Maintain snagging systems, documentation, and photographic records; produce internal and external progress reports.
• Attend site meetings, reviews, and handovers; support project close-out including O&M manuals, punch lists, QA and safety files.
• Schedule and track material deliveries, and coordinate change management for cost and programme impacts.
• Hold weekly commercial meetings to capture variations and issue costs to the client.
• Develop and implement company procedures in coordination with other package managers.
• Perform all other duties as required to ensure successful delivery of the mechanical package.

Requirements

• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Project Management, ideally on large-scale projects, ideally data centres, pharmaceutical, or industrial.
• Strong record of coordinating and managing complex mechanical systems projects.
• Experience handling industrial relations matters.
• Solid Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and practices.
• Experience in design and build projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant mechanical software and excellent technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive team performance effectively.

Package

Typical market salary €62,000–€76,000 per year, depending on experience. Opportunity to work on Europe’s largest and most advanced data centre projects. Career growth and professional development in a fast-expanding sector. Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative team culture.

Email lee@cxrecruit.com quoting CXR-233, or upload your CV below.