Mechanical Engineer

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life-changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading-edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including: Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Preparing and assigning work schedules to the mechanical team and subcontractors.
• Plan and schedule daily work.
• Supervising and motivating team members.
• Ensuring proper handling of mechanical materials and equipment during the installation stages.
• Maintaining safety standards and adhering to mechanical codes and permits to work.
• Supervision of the installation of all mechanical equipment on site, like chillers, AHU, pumps, or any other mechanical systems.
• Experience with HVAC, cooling systems, firefighting, plumbing.
• Experience with Data Centre redundancy connection and balancing/commissioning challenges within DCs.
• Knowledge of weld logs and their procedures, fusion welding, crimped pipe procedures, and their risks.
• Structural calculation procedures with pipework supports and loadings.
• Control and keep track of scope changes, engineering changes, and any other changes, non-conformities, and technical queries.
• Reviewing work procedures, method statements, and suggesting improvement measures.
• Coordinate with different contractors for the execution of the works, interferences, and daily follow-up.
• Hiring, training, and evaluating the performance of new employees.
• Coordinating with on-site personnel from different departments (civil, electrical) to ensure proper workflow and avoid clashes.
• Supervising on-site mechanical operations and reporting any major issues to senior management.
• Coordinating with the on-site Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Lead to review any design requirements.
• Providing moral and technical support when needed.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering experience is required.
• 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous Data Centre experience required.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in the use of systems software related to Engineering functions.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise.
• Excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to work on one's initiative.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.