Mechanical Project Manager

Position: Mechanical Project Manager (Permanent)
Job Description - Mechanical Project Manager (Data Centres)

Location:

Slough
Sector:
Data Centres
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Up to £85,000 + £5,000 allowance + package
Bonus: 2.5% project bonus
Positions: 2 roles available

Overview
A leading mechanical contractor within the data centre sector is seeking two experienced Mechanical Project Managers to join their team due to internal changes. These roles will be based on live, high-profile data centre projects in Slough, with secured work running through to 2028 and onward opportunities beyond project completion.
This is a delivery-focused role requiring strong commercial capability, technical understanding and the confidence to manage complex mechanical packages in mission-critical environments.

Current & Future Projects

Large-scale live data centre projects in Slough
Projects secured through to 2028
Opportunity to transition onto additional data centre projects upon completion Reporting Structure

Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager
Escalation line into the Mechanical Director
Working closely with commercial, site and design teams

Key Responsibilities

Full responsibility for the mechanical project delivery on assigned data centre schemes
Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
Producing and managing RAMS, programmes and project documentation
Preparing, reviewing and agreeing quotes, variations and commercial changes
Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to specification
Using project management software for reporting, documentation and cost control
Liaising with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders
Supporting commissioning and handover processes Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within data centres or other critical environments (e.g. pharma, life sciences, major infrastructure)
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage variations and cost control
Confident producing RAMS and managing site documentation
Experience using project management software (Procore preferred, but not essential)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills What's on Offer

Salary up to £85,000
£5,000 travel allowance
2.5% project bonus
Long-term pipeline of secured work
Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most high-profile data centre projects
Clear reporting structure and strong senior leadership support