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Lead Mechanical Engineer

  • Salary: €80000 - €90000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 3 years ago

  • Sector: Data Centres
  • Function: Lead Mechanical Engineer
  • Contact: Cameron Hirst
  • Contact Email: cameronhirst@coretalent.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 01 July 2021
  • Job Ref: 28598/001_1622563953

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Hyperscale Data Centre

Frankfurt, Germany

€80,000 - €90,000

Flights / Accommodation / Tax-Free Living Allowance

Role Responsibilities

  • Collate all design documents and drawings

  • Attend project Handover Meetings

  • Evaluate value engineering or cost saving opportunities

  • Preparation of co-ordinated drawings covering all aspects of the installation including mechanical, electrical sprinkler, structural and architectural elements

  • Review and understand project design specifications and drawings and access compliance of co-ordinated drawings and technical submittals

  • Assist in the production of weekly progress reports

  • Assist in the compilation and assessment of Technical Submittals

  • Processing requisitions, generation of purchase orders

  • Receipt verification (RV) of equipment and materials arriving on site

  • Seek to clarify queries with the design team through the request for information (RFI) system

  • Understand the commercial fundamentals of a project including profit plans, potential variation logs and take offs' etc

  • Liaise and co-ordinate with members of the design team, contractors and in-house project team on technical and commercial issues

  • Attend technical meetings with members of the design team, contractors, and in-house project team

  • Carry out document control, recording & transmitting information utilising File Key

  • Prepare method statements and risk assessments for production activities

  • Organise and assess the work of sub-contractors

  • Carry out Quality Control through inspections and snagging including walking down of P&ID's, and layout drawings.

  • Population of test packs and tracking of same

Role Requirements

  • 3rd level qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Senior Trades qualification or equivalent

  • Significant Project engineering experience of 7 years+ with a mechanical and/or electrical contractor

  • Previous record of delivering small to medium mechanical projects (Commercial, Industrial, pharma, data centre type projects)

  • Commercial Awareness

  • Capability of walking down mechanical systems to ensure compliance with specification

  • Experience developing technical submittals, completing technical reviews and assessments

  • Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures - knowledge of the team, their strengths and weaknesses

  • The ability to multi-task and manage many priorities

  • Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact

  • Excellent record keeper and administration skills

  • Leads and influences others

  • Innovates and leads in mechanical/technical activity and challenges

  • Plans and effectively manages projects

  • Solves problems analytically and acts decisively

  • Is process driven and focuses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes

  • Mentor and Coach to junior engineers and graduates