Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centre

Job Description

Mechanical Project Manager Opportunity – Data Centre Project - Southeast London\n\nWe 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nThe Role:\n\nAs 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.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n * Managing the full lifecycle of mechanical installations on a major data centre scheme\n\n * Coordinating with design teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders\n\n * Overseeing programme, cost control, and quality assurance\n\n * Driving health & safety standards across site operations\n\n * Leading commissioning and handover processes in line with critical environment requirements\n\n * Reporting into senior leadership and contributing to overall project strategy\n\nAbout You:\n\n * Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within M&E / building services\n\n * Strong background delivering data centre, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial projects\n\n * Experience working for a main contractor or principal contractor environment\n\n * Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills\n\n * Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and commissioning processes\n\n * Ability to manage complex programmes in fast-paced environments\n\nThe Company:\n\n * Established leading M&E contractor with a strong UK presence\n\n * Extensive track record across data centres, commercial fit-out, and critical infrastructure\n\n * Operating as Principal Contractor on major projects\n\n * Known for repeat business, technical excellence, and delivery capability\n\n * Continued growth with a strong pipeline of high-value projects\n\nWhat’s on Offer:\n\n * Highly competitive salary and package (among the best in the market)\n\n * Clear and structured career progression from day one\n\n * Opportunity to work on flagship, high-profile data centre projects\n\n * Supportive, culture-driven business that values its people\n\n * Long-term career stability with a growing contractor\n\nIf 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