Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre

About the opportunity

PeoItaly, an employment agency authorised by the Italian Ministry of Labour, is conducting this search on behalf of a confidential international general contractor involved in the turnkey delivery of mission-critical Data Centres.

The selected candidates will be employed directly by the client and join the engineering and construction team supporting a major Data Centre development in the Milan area.

This is an excellent opportunity for Mechanical Engineer who want to follow technically complex systems across the complete delivery cycle. The role will cover HVAC, pipework and mechanical equipment from design coordination and technical procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with clients, consultants, suppliers and specialist subcontractors to ensure that systems are coordinated, buildable and delivered in accordance with programme, quality and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate the technical delivery of assigned mechanical systems and work packages.
- Manage technical communication with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, technical submittals and requests for information.
- Identify and resolve design interfaces and clashes between mechanical systems and other disciplines.
- Support the coordination of HVAC, pipework and associated mechanical equipment.
- Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments for mechanical activities.
- Support technical procurement, supplier reviews and equipment-selection processes.




- Monitor mechanical installation activities and verify compliance with approved project information.
- Coordinate with Construction, QA/QC, EHS and Commissioning teams.
- Support inspections, testing, commissioning and system-completion activities.
- Assist with the closure of technical comments, punch-list items and outstanding actions.
- Maintain accurate technical, as-built and completion documentation.
- Record scope changes and provide technical information for commercial evaluations when required.
- Report technical constraints, delivery risks and potential programme impacts.

Candidate profile

We are interested in candidates with:

- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
- Previous experience in a comparable role with a mechanical or MEP contractor.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, pipework and mechanical equipment.
- Experience in design management and multidisciplinary coordination.
- The ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical submittals.
- Knowledge of construction, inspection, testing and commissioning processes.
- Experience coordinating suppliers, specialist subcontractors and project stakeholders.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
- Strong organisational,



technical and communication skills.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
- Availability to work on-site in the Milan area.

Previous experience on Data Centre, mission-critical or similarly complex engineering projects would be an advantage.

What is offered

- Direct full-time employment opportunities with the client.
- Gross annual salary: €45,000–€65,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Contractual level and gross annual salary determined according to experience and seniority.
- Involvement throughout the full mechanical-delivery lifecycle.
- Exposure to complex HVAC, pipework and high-reliability cooling systems.
- Daily collaboration with international engineering, construction and commissioning teams.
- The possibility of a rotation arrangement, depending on project requirements.
- Professional-development and career-growth opportunities.

Position details

Location: Bertonico, Lodi

Workplace type: On-site

Employment type: Full-time

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the external link by submitting an updated CV.

Every application will be reviewed confidentially by PeoItaly.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position is open to qualified candidates of all genders and backgrounds in accordance with applicable anti-discrimination legislation.

Privacy

Personal data will be used exclusively for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with the GDPR and applicable privacy legislation. Further information about the processing of personal data will be made available during the application process.

📌 Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre Project (Bertonico)
🏢 PeoItaly
📍 Bertonico