At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major data centre projects from start to finish, ensuring top-notch quality and safety.
- Company: Established M&E contractor with a focus on innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, annual bonus, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Clear progression opportunities and ongoing training in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on landmark projects that shape the future of technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical project management and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
