Mechanical Project Manager (Data Centres)

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.