L J B MANAGEMENT & RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Mechanical Construction Manager
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Mechanical Construction Manager
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project
£10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England. This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the delivery of all mechanical construction activities across a major phase of the project, ensuring safe, high-quality and programme-driven execution from installation through to commissioning and handover. Working closely with Project Managers, MEP Managers, engineers, subcontractors, design teams and client representatives, you will lead mechanical site delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and drive programme performance across complex mission-critical mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of all mechanical construction activities across the project
- Manage mechanical subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery
- Oversee the installation of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, pipework, public health services, cooling infrastructure and associated mechanical plant
- Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans where required
- Ensure all works comply with drawings, specifications, quality standards and client requirements
- Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, CSA, commissioning and logistics teams
- Manage site resources, construction sequencing and short-term planning activities
- Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs and design issues with engineering and design teams
- Drive health, safety and environmental performance across all mechanical works
- Oversee inspections, testing, quality assurance, snagging and system completion activities
- Support commissioning teams through system start-up, integrated systems testing and final handover
- Produce progress reports and attend client, subcontractor and internal coordination meetings
- Support commercial teams with change management, variations and programme reporting
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain programme objectives
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Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager on major construction projects
- Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial or major commercial developments
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling systems, pipework, public health services and mechanical building services
- Experience managing large mechanical subcontract packages and multidisciplinary site teams
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, QA/QC, testing and commissioning processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
- SMSTS and CSCS qualifications
- Experience working within complex, fast-paced construction environments
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Package
- Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
- Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
- Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
- Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK's largest and most technically advanced construction programmes. If you have a proven track record delivering complex mechanical packages and are looking to play a leading role on a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus, we would love to hear from you.
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