Mechanical Lead
Mechanical Lead
Salary negotiable
Join a Tier-1 contractor as a Mechanical Lead in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This contract role offers the opportunity to manage mechanical packages on complex engineering and construction projects.
Key Highlights
- Oversee mechanical packages on large-scale construction projects.
- Manage site safety and quality assurance for mechanical installations.
- Mentor junior engineers and develop team expertise.
- Lead subcontractor activities and track progress against schedule.
Mechanical Lead — Role Overview
As Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the mechanical package on a major project. You will manage site safety, QA, project schedules, and costs, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Mechanical Lead — Responsibilities
As Mechanical Lead, you will:
- Manage site safety in conjunction with the project team and Safety Advisor, including setting up, managing, and closing out the safety file.
- Manage site QA, specifically regarding the mechanical package, including setting up, managing, and closing out the file.
- Manage the project schedule in conjunction with the project team, consulting engineer, and client requirements.
- Manage all costs associated with the mechanical package, including the mechanical team, subcontractors, material deliveries, plant and equipment, variations, and valuations.
- Mentor junior members of the team, providing guidance and support.
- Ensure the procurement person has a full buy-out schedule in place and that all materials and equipment are purchased and delivered on schedule.
- Manage all day-to-day site operations.
- Manage subcontractor activities, including tracking progress against schedule and manpower levels.
- Manage the "In Progress" snagging system, ensuring supervisors return weekly punch lists.
- Attend site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering reviews, planning and coordination meetings, and handover meetings.
- Close out all project items, including final account, O&M manuals, punch list, safety file, QA file, material and plant relocations, and project plan.
Mechanical Lead — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A trade and/or relevant third-level qualification
- Minimum 5 years of previous experience in Project Management
- A proven record of coordinating and managing large installation projects
- Experience dealing with Industrial Relations issues
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Experience in design and build
- Good technical knowledge of both Mechanical and Electrical systems
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well within strict deadlines
- Ability to drive a large-scale project
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in complex engineering and construction projects for leading corporations across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Mechanical Lead Role
What does a Mechanical Lead do in data centre construction?
A Mechanical Lead in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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