Location: Blyth, England, United Kingdom
Work Model: On-site | Full-time
Company Overview
Our client is Europe's leading dedicated data centre delivery partner, providing comprehensive turnkey solutions spanning design, construction, and commissioning. With an established European footprint and a reputation built on trust and sector expertise, our client delivers critical infrastructure projects across the region.
Role Overview
An experienced Mechanical Construction Manager is required to join the project team on-site in Blyth, UK. You will take full responsibility for directing all mechanical construction works on site, driving safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management: Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations and oversee all mechanical installation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance: Execute and enforce robust QA/QC procedures to ensure full compliance with design specifications and high standards.
Coordination & Planning: Partner with Planners, Project Managers, design consultants, and sub-contractors to align project programmes and buildability.
Sub-Contractor Management: Oversee mechanical sub-contractor performance, tracking progress, monitoring labor levels, facilitating coordination meetings, and maintaining up-to-date health and safety documentation.
Design & Technical Reviews: Review drawings, technical submittals, and specifications to resolve technical issues proactively and align information with the project timeline.
Meetings & Reporting: Lead site meetings, engineering reviews, and handover sessions; generate progress reports for project leadership.
Health & Safety: Drive an uncompromised health and safety culture, enforcing strict compliance across all site activities.
Commercial & Handover Support: Support cost control by tracking variations in weekly commercial meetings, and manage mechanical snagging to ensure efficient close-out.Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 8+ years of mechanical construction experience, with a heavy emphasis on direct site management.
Technical Expertise: Proven record of managing complex mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, and building services) on large-scale builds.
Industry Background: Data centre, mission-critical, or major industrial project experience is highly desirable.
Core Competencies: Strong grasp of construction sequencing, commissioning processes, sub-contractor leadership, and clear stakeholder communication.What Our Client Offers
High-profile, large-scale data centre projects with an industry-leading firm.
Collaborative team environment with dedicated support for career progression.
Competitive salary and overall package.Our client is an equal opportunities employer
Salary description
£60000.00 - £80000.00 per year