Job Description
Mechanical / AC Projects Manager - Critical Environment / Data Centres
Our clients have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager / Contract Manager to join their dynamic Data Centre Projects team. They work with top companies within the Mission-Critical Environment, delivering multiple small to medium-sized mechanical projects such as chiller upgrades, air conditioning systems, high-pressure and medium-pressure water systems, value and pipework replacement, and all mechanical systems across a broad portfolio of clients.
Client and customer relationships are extremely important, and an element of account management is required.
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Travel, Pension, Annual Bonus, Career development, etc.
This will be a 2 or 3-stage interview process.
Educational Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field such as Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or HVAC Engineering.
2. Master’s degree: A postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline can be advantageous.
3. Relevant trade qualifications in mechanical building services with a supporting project management background.
Experience
1. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mechanical building services, with substantial time spent in a project management role ideally within the mission-critical environment.
2. Experience in managing small to medium-scale projects: Proven track record of successfully managing complex mechanical services projects in Data Centres and Mission Critical sectors (e.g., Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Energy, or any other critical engineering environment).
3. Good commercial understanding/awareness.
4. Ability to create basic programmes in MS Projects.
5. BTEC HNC/HND is advantageous.
Responsibilities
1. Overseeing the project from start to finish.
2. Checking design drawings and value engineering where possible.
3. Attending project progress and team meetings.
4. Preparing and monitoring contract programmes and progress reports.
5. Procurement of plant and materials in line with specifications, drawings, and cost plans.
6. Procuring and managing subcontractors.
7. Preparing cost forecasts and recording/costing of variations.
8. Overseeing the commissioning process and handover to the client.
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