Mechanical Lead

Freelance Mechanical Lead – Data Centre Project | Iceland Contract: 6–12 months
Location: Keflavík, Iceland
Start: ASAP / Negotiable
Employment Type: Freelance / Contract

The Opportunity We are currently supporting a major data centre expansion project in Iceland and are seeking an experienced Freelance Mechanical Lead to join the project delivery team.

The project forms part of a significant expansion of a large-scale data centre campus, supporting the continued growth of high-density computing and AI infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical professional with a strong data centre background to take a key role within a technically complex, high-profile project environment.

The Role As Mechanical Lead, you will take responsibility for overseeing the mechanical delivery of the project, working closely with the wider construction, engineering, commissioning and client teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading mechanical delivery across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating mechanical contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Managing installation, quality, progress and technical compliance.
• Reviewing mechanical drawings, specifications, programmes and method statements.
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical, CSA and commissioning teams.
• Supporting project planning, sequencing and construction coordination.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential risks or delays.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Supporting inspections, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Acting as the key mechanical point of contact on site.
• Providing technical leadership and resolving mechanical issues during delivery.

About You We are looking for a Mechanical Lead with:

• Proven experience delivering large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong mechanical construction and installation experience.
• Experience working with major MEP contractors, main contractors, consultants or end clients.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical systems within mission-critical environments.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management experience.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple disciplines.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, quality and commissioning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international project environment.

Data centre experience is highly desirable, particularly experience working on hyperscale, colocation or high-density/AI facilities.

Why This Project? This is an opportunity to join a major Icelandic data centre programme at an exciting stage of its development, with the wider campus being expanded to support the next generation of high-density computing infrastructure.

The role offers:

• 6–12 month freelance contract
• Major international data centre project
• High-density / AI infrastructure environment
• Opportunity to work in Iceland
• Key mechanical leadership position
• International project team
• Potential for further project opportunities

Apply If you are an experienced Mechanical Lead / Mechanical Manager with data centre experience and are interested in discussing this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.

NES Fircroft is supporting the project with specialist technical recruitment and contractor mobilisation across the data centre sector.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.