Mechanical Lead – Data Centre Construction

Location: Fyresdal, Norway We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Mechanical Lead to oversee mechanical construction activities on a major data centre project in Fyresdal. You will take responsibility for the coordination and delivery of mechanical installations, ensuring that works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with design specifications, quality standards, and project schedules. Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors, and other disciplines, you will drive site progress, resolve technical challenges, and support successful commissioning and handover. What You'll Do You will lead mechanical construction activities on site, ensuring that HVAC, cooling systems, chilled-water piping, and other mechanical installations are delivered to the required standards. You will coordinate mechanical teams and subcontractors, manage construction sequencing, and ensure effective collaboration with electrical, CSA, and commissioning teams. Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading and coordinating mechanical construction activities across the project.
• Overseeing HVAC, chilled-water systems, cooling equipment, piping, pumps, and other mechanical installations.
• Managing mechanical subcontractors, supervisors, and site teams to ensure efficient execution.
• Monitoring construction progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
• Coordinating site access, work sequencing, resources, and interfaces with other disciplines.
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, installation methods, and construction documentation.
• Ensuring mechanical works comply with project quality requirements, approved designs, and relevant standards.
• Supporting QA/QC inspections, resolving non-conformances, and monitoring outstanding works.
• Maintaining high HSE standards across all mechanical construction activities.
• Coordinating mechanical completion, testing, commissioning readiness, and handover.

Who We're Looking For You have a strong background in mechanical construction and proven experience leading mechanical installations on large-scale projects. You understand the practical challenges of delivering complex mechanical systems and can take ownership of construction activities, manage subcontractors, and resolve issues on site. You are proactive, organised, and confident working in a fast-paced construction environment. Qualifications & Skills

• Degree or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in mechanical construction, including site leadership or management responsibilities.
• Proven experience supervising mechanical installations and managing subcontractors on large construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, cooling systems, chilled-water piping, pumps, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Experience with construction planning, work sequencing, progress monitoring, and resource coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and installation documentation.
• Good understanding of QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and construction standards.
• Experience with mechanical completion, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Familiarity with construction management and coordination tools is an advantage.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Strong leadership, communication, and practical problem-solving skills.

Data centre experience is a strong advantage, but we also welcome candidates with relevant experience from large industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, energy, or other technically complex construction projects. Why Join Us?

• Work on a major data centre development in Norway.
• Take ownership of mechanical construction delivery on a large-scale project.
• Collaborate with experienced international construction and engineering teams.
• Work with advanced cooling and mechanical infrastructure.
• Develop your career within a rapidly growing international data centre contractor.

Location Fyresdal, Norway This is a site-based position with a 3:1 rotation. Accommodation and work-related travel are provided by the company. Apply Today If you have strong mechanical construction experience, enjoy leading site teams, and are motivated by delivering complex technical projects, we'd like to hear from you.