Mechanical Project Manager

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

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.

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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