Senior Mechanical Engineer in Netherlands

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction

Salary: €80,000–€90,000 + Package
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Employment: Permanent | Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a major data centre construction project in Amsterdam. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional with proven data centre experience to oversee technical delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support projects through installation, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client communications and attend project meetings.
• Lead and coordinate a team of Package Managers.
• Oversee technical submittals, RFIs and engineering documentation.
• Develop and review commissioning scripts for mechanical assets and systems.
• Coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and CSA contractors to ensure fully integrated services.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for construction activities.
• Coordinate pipework installation and sequencing to meet project milestones.
• Support site installation works, maintaining high-quality standards and managing progress through commissioning and handover.
• Assist with scope changes, cost assessments, monthly valuations and final accounts.
• Drive O&M completion and gather required documentation from vendors.

Requirements

• Essential: Proven data centre construction experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction projects in data centre, industrial, pharmaceutical or other mission-critical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

Package

• Salary of €80,000–€90,000.
• Accommodation provided.
• Rotation arrangements.
• Travel covered.
• Pension.
• Living allowance.