Mechanical Project Manager (Data Centres)

Location: London
Salary: 100,000 – 120,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full–Time

The Opportunity

Our client, a well–established M&E contractor, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the successful delivery of major data centre and mission–critical projects across London.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most technically challenging projects in the sector, overseeing mechanical installations from pre–construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical packages on data centre and mission–critical projects from conception to completion.
• Coordinate mechanical design, procurement and installation activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, commissioning engineers and site teams.
• Oversee the installation of critical cooling and mechanical infrastructure.
• Monitor project costs, programme performance and resource requirements.
• Lead progress meetings with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Manage variations, change control and commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and integrated systems testing activities.
• Identify and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce regular progress and financial reports.
• Ensure successful project handover and client acceptance.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within an M&E Contractor or Building Services environment.
• Experience delivering data centre, mission–critical, pharmaceutical or technically complex projects .
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • CRAH & CRAC Units
  • Ventilation Systems
  • Mechanical Pipework Systems
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Critical Cooling Infrastructure
• Experience managing projects valued from 5m+.
• Strong understanding of commissioning and handover within critical environments.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Black Card (or equivalent).
• First Aid (desirable).
• IOSH or NEBOSH (desirable).

Benefits

• Salary up to 120,000.
• Car allowance.
• Annual bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on landmark data centre projects across London and the South East.

If you are an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record delivering data centre or mission–critical projects and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply today.