Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centre

Mechanical Project Manager Opportunity – Data Centre Project - Southeast London

We are working with a leading M&E Contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team on a flagship data centre project in South East London. Operating as the Principal Contractor, this organisation has built a strong reputation delivering complex schemes across the data centre, commercial fit-out, and critical infrastructure sectors.

With a robust pipeline of secured work and continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business known for its high-performance culture, quality delivery, and investment in its people.

The Role:

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the mechanical package on a large-scale data centre project, ensuring delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of mechanical installations on a major data centre scheme
• Coordinating with design teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
• Overseeing programme, cost control, and quality assurance
• Driving health & safety standards across site operations
• Leading commissioning and handover processes in line with critical environment requirements
• Reporting into senior leadership and contributing to overall project strategy

About You:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within M&E / building services
• Strong background delivering data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial projects
• Experience working for a main contractor or principal contractor environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and commissioning processes
• Ability to manage complex programmes in fast-paced environments

The Company:

• Established leading M&E contractor with a strong UK presence
• Extensive track record across data centres, commercial fit-out, and critical infrastructure
• Operating as Principal Contractor on major projects
• Known for repeat business, technical excellence, and delivery capability
• Continued growth with a strong pipeline of high-value projects

What’s on Offer:

• Highly competitive salary and package (among the best in the market)
• Clear and structured career progression from day one
• Opportunity to work on flagship, high-profile data centre projects
• Supportive, culture-driven business that values its people
• Long-term career stability with a growing contractor

If you’re a Mechanical Project Manager looking to step into a major data centre project with a forward-thinking contractor, this is a standout opportunity.