Mechanical Project Manager Blyth

Mechanical Project Manager - Hyperscale Data Centre Blyth, UK

• A senior project delivery position on a major hyperscale data centre development.
• A long-term pipeline of data centre and mission critical projects throughout the UK.
• Career progression opportunities towards Senior Mechanical Project Manager, MEP Project Director or Project Director.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Structured technical training and professional development.
• Support towards relevant professional memberships and chartership.
• Exposure to complex, high-value mechanical and mission critical systems.
• The opportunity to work with an experienced international construction and engineering team.

Mechanical Project Manager Job Overview A leading Tier 1 Contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join the project delivery team on a major hyperscale data centre development in Blyth, Northumberland.

The Mechanical Project Manager will take responsibility for delivering high value mechanical packages from design coordination and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and final handover. The project scope will include cooling systems, chilled water networks, ventilation, pipework, pumps, heat rejection equipment, water treatment systems, fire protection, drainage and associated BMS controls.

Working closely with the Project Director, MEP management team, consultants, specialist subcontractors and client representatives, you will ensure that mechanical works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required technical and quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Construction Manager looking to work on one of the UK's most significant mission critical construction projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Project Manager Mechanical Project Delivery

• Take overall responsibility for assigned mechanical packages from pre construction through final handover.
• Develop and implement the mechanical project delivery strategy.
• Ensure mechanical works are delivered safely, within budget and in accordance with the project programme.
• Establish clear package objectives, milestones and responsibilities.
• Coordinate mechanical activities with electrical, CSA, architectural and specialist systems packages.
• Monitor package performance and implement corrective actions where required.
• Identify design, procurement, construction and commissioning risks at an early stage.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Director and senior management team.
• Ensure client requirements and contractual obligations are understood by the mechanical delivery team.

Mechanical Systems and Technical Scope

• Manage the delivery of data centre cooling and heat rejection systems.
• Oversee chilled water networks, pumps, valves, pressurisation units and associated pipework.
• Coordinate chillers, dry coolers, cooling towers, CRAH units and other specialist cooling equipment.
• Manage ventilation, ductwork, air distribution and smoke control installations.
• Coordinate domestic water, drainage and public health systems.
• Oversee fire protection, sprinkler and specialist suppression system interfaces.
• Manage water treatment, flushing, cleaning and chemical treatment requirements.
• Coordinate fuel systems and generator support services where included within the package scope.
• Ensure mechanical systems are fully integrated with electrical, BMS and controls infrastructure.
• Review system redundancy, resilience, energy efficiency and maintainability requirements.

Design and Engineering Coordination

• Review Employer's Requirements, specifications, drawings and technical submissions.
• Coordinate mechanical design development with consultants, engineers, BIM teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure mechanical designs comply with project requirements, applicable standards and client specifications.
• Review schematics, layouts, equipment schedules, pipework specifications and calculations.
• Manage technical submittals, design approvals and material approval processes.
• Coordinate plantroom layouts, maintenance clearances, access routes and equipment replacement strategies.
• Identify design gaps, clashes and buildability concerns before installation.
• Manage technical queries and RFIs through to timely resolution.
• Participate in BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Ensure approved design changes are incorporated into construction information.

Planning and Programme Management

• Develop detailed mechanical construction programmes with the planning team.
• Establish key milestones for design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Monitor progress against the approved baseline programme.
• Prepare short term look ahead plans and track critical mechanical activities.
• Identify programme risks and implement recovery measures where required.
• Coordinate subcontractor labour, supervision, materials and equipment requirements.
• Ensure mechanical works are sequenced effectively with electrical and CSA activities.
• Monitor design release dates and procurement lead times against programme requirements.
• Report delays, constraints and potential impacts to senior project management.
• Support the development of flushing, testing and commissioning programmes.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Develop procurement schedules for major mechanical equipment and subcontract packages.
• Prepare or review scopes of work, technical specifications and tender documentation.
• Participate in subcontractor and supplier tender evaluations.
• Review technical and commercial submissions with procurement and commercial teams.
• Manage long lead equipment procurement, including chillers, pumps, heat rejection equipment and CRAH units.
• Monitor equipment manufacturing, factory testing, delivery and installation dates.
• Coordinate directly with specialist vendors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure procurement documentation includes testing, commissioning, warranty and handover requirements.
• Address procurement delays and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against contractual and programme obligations.

Construction and Site Management

• Manage the day to day delivery of mechanical construction activities.
• Lead Mechanical Engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Ensure approved drawings, specifications and work packs are available before work begins.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments and installation procedures.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor safety, quality and progress.
• Ensure adequate labour, materials, plant and supervision are available.
• Coordinate access, logistics, lifting and material handling requirements.
• Resolve construction issues and interface constraints promptly.
• Ensure installed systems and equipment are protected throughout construction.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and installation quality.

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

• Promote a strong safety first culture across all mechanical activities.
• Ensure works comply with project EHS procedures and relevant UK legislation.
• Review RAMS and ensure control measures are implemented on site.
• Monitor lifting operations, hot works, pressure testing, confined spaces and work at height.
• Ensure permit to work and lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Coordinate the safe storage and handling of chemicals and treatment products.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Address unsafe conditions and behaviours immediately.
• Work closely with the EHS team to improve project safety performance.
• Ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are incorporated into mechanical activities.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Implement the project quality plan across mechanical packages.
• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications and technical standards.
• Review inspection and test plans before work commences.
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC personnel, consultants and client representatives.
• Monitor welding, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning and system certification.
• Manage snagging, non conformance reports and corrective actions.
• Ensure defects are recorded, assigned and closed within agreed timescales.
• Maintain complete inspection, testing and quality records.
• Review subcontractor quality documentation and turnover packs.
• Promote a right first time approach across the mechanical delivery team.

Commercial and Change Management

• Work closely with the commercial team to manage mechanical package budgets.
• Monitor package expenditure, commitments, forecasts and cost to complete.
• Identify scope changes, variations and potential commercial risks.
• Maintain accurate records to support change management and contractual entitlement.
• Review subcontractor progress, variations and payment applications.
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