Mechanical Project Manager – Data Centre Project

Felden, Hertfordshire
Londinium Recruitment
Mechanical Project Manager Data Centre Project
£85,000 – £90,000 + package or £400 – £500/day (freelance)
Hemel Hempstead
Permanent or Contract Long-Term Opportunity

The Company

Our client is a long-established and fast-growing contractor with over 35 years of experience delivering high-spec projects across commercial, mission-critical, and specialist environments. Known for their in-house delivery model, commitment to quality, and a collaborative approach with clients, they ve grown into a true turnkey contractor with a projected turnover of over £60m.

As they continue to grow their presence in the data centre sector, they re now looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £6m live project in Hemel Hempstead, with long-term plans to move into a Contracts Manager role for the right individual.

The Role

This is a key leadership role, responsible for end-to-end mechanical project management on a high-specification data centre scheme. You ll be involved from mobilisation through to handover, managing specialist packages, subcontractors, quality, compliance, and coordination with internal teams and the client.

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Project Manager:

• Lead and manage the mechanical scope on-site from pre-start through to project completion
• Chair internal, subcontractor, and client meetings
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and delivery
• Oversee subcontractor coordination, programming, and logistics
• Ensure compliance with internal systems, ISO standards, and legislative requirements
• Drive project progress, solve technical challenges, and maintain accurate site records
• Build strong working relationships with all stakeholders and supply chain
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and add value across the project

Requirements for the Mechanical Project Manager:

• Strong background in mechanical project delivery within data centres, commercial or mission-critical environments
• SMSTS & CSCS (Manager level)
• In-depth understanding of mechanical services, commissioning, and compliance
• Ability to manage complex programmes and lead subcontract teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Main contractor or M&E contractor background preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Procore is beneficial

What s on Offer for the Mechanical Project Manager:

• Competitive salary: £85k – £90k + package (or £400 – £500/day)
• Long-term opportunity to step into a Contracts Manager role as the data centre division grows
• Private healthcare, dental and life insurance (perm)
• Project-led bonus scheme up to 2.5%
• Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme eligibility after 12 months
• Pension scheme, financial advice, and additional benefits

If you’re a driven and technically strong Mechanical Project Manager looking to step into a sector with huge growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a major project and grow with a business on the rise.

To apply or find out more, please reach out directly.