Site Mechanical Lead (Construction & Commissioning) (m/f/x)

Your core responsibilities include:

• Supporting sales and estimation activities by conducting site surveys, constructability reviews, risk assessments, and developing installation concepts, preliminary schedules, and resource estimates.
• Assisting in bid preparation through technical clarifications and the development of execution methodologies and construction strategies.
• Leading, advising, and coordinating subcontractors, clients, and multidisciplinary construction activities within designated plant areas.
• Managing interfaces between different disciplines, contractors, work packages, and battery limits to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinating the timely availability of construction materials, equipment, and erection documentation required for site activities.
• Ensuring all construction and erection works are executed safely and in full compliance with HSE requirements, with a strong focus on accident prevention.
• Monitoring and ensuring quality compliance, adherence to project specifications, and conformity with approved designs and procedures.
• Reviewing subcontractors’ and clients’ working procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Safety Documentation Instructions (SDIs), and construction methodologies.
• Witnessing and coordinating construction, pre-commissioning, and testing activities within the assigned area or discipline.
• Accountable for the timely completion of construction works within the assigned plant area and disciplines.
• Providing regular monthly progress updates, completion forecasts, and performance status reports to site management and project controls. 
• Monitoring and controlling construction and supervision budgets within the assigned plant area and disciplines, ensuring cost-effective project execution.
• Maintaining as-built documentation, tracking field modifications, and ensuring accurate project records throughout execution.
• Organizing, reviewing, and coordinating quality dossiers, turnover packages, and handover documentation for successful project closeout.
• Certifying Mechanical Completion (MC) and ensuring systems are ready for commissioning activities.
• Providing technical and organizational documentation to support project management, contract administration, and claim management processes.
• Planning and executing pre-commissioning activities, including system walkdowns, punch-list management, flushing, cleaning, preservation removal, and functional testing.
• Leading and supporting cold and hot commissioning activities in close collaboration with commissioning, process, and automation teams.
• Supporting plant start-up, ramp-up, performance testing, operational stabilization, and final handover to the client.
• Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement by providing structured feedback from construction and commissioning activities.

Additionally, you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification; advanced technical education is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial plant construction and commissioning, preferably in the ironmaking, agglomeration, steel, or related process industries.
• Strong background in mechanical installation, equipment alignment, tolerancing, and QA/QC practices.
• Solid understanding of civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and automation interfaces during construction and commissioning.
• Proficiency in project planning and reporting tools such as MS Project and/or Primavera, as well as digital site documentation systems.
• Experience in coordinating subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams within international project environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills combined with a structured and proactive working style.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE excellence, promoting a zero-harm mindset and ensuring compliance with safe systems of work and project safety requirements.
• Willingness to travel internationally and support extended site assignments during construction and commissioning phases.
• Fluent English; German and additional language skills are considered an advantage.

• A dynamic, international work environment where you can contribute to the successful delivery of complex industrial plant projects.
• Challenging construction and commissioning assignments with a high level of responsibility and ownership.
• Professional growth, continuous learning, and long-term career development opportunities.
• Close collaboration with experienced project teams and access to a strong international network of experts.
• A workplace culture built on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.