Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

| Data Centre Refurbishment & Upgrade | Permanent

We are looking for Mechanical Project Managers to support major data centre refurbishment and upgrade works across two live project locations.

Each role will sit on a technically demanding data centre scheme, with projects forming part of a wider £30m refurbishment and infrastructure upgrade programme. The work will focus on upgrading and improving critical mechanical infrastructure within existing data centre environments, so this needs people who understand live services, sequencing, access, shutdowns, commissioning and client confidence.

This is not a standard commercial M&E role. You’ll be working in operational data centre environments where programme, safety, technical coordination, documentation and communication all need to be controlled properly.

The role

You’ll take responsibility for the mechanical delivery of data centre refurbishment and upgrade works from pre-commencement through to practical completion, commissioning and handover.

The business delivers integrated data centre solutions across M&E, connectivity, security, containment, commissioning and lifecycle support, so you’ll be working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, specialist suppliers and client-side representatives to make sure mechanical works are delivered safely, correctly and to programme.

The project scope is expected to include critical cooling, chilled water systems, pipework, pumps, valves, plantroom works, ventilation, CRAC / CRAH units, pressurisation, flushing, pressure testing, BMS / EMS / PMS integration, fire interfaces, commissioning support and handover documentation.

There is a separate Project Manager requirement for each project location, with schemes based in Harrow and Angel.

What you’ll be doing

* Managing mechanical project delivery across live data centre refurbishment and upgrade works.

* Taking responsibility for programme, procurement, labour, subcontractors, technical coordination, QA, commissioning support and handover.

* Reviewing project scope, drawings, specifications, technical submissions, RAMS, installation methods and programme requirements.

* Coordinating mechanical works across data halls, plant areas, plant rooms, risers, service routes and associated critical infrastructure.

* Managing chilled water, cooling systems, pipework, pumps, valves, ventilation, CRAC / CRAH units, pressurisation, flushing, pressure testing and associated mechanical plant.

* Working closely with electrical, connectivity, security, commissioning and client-side teams to keep works properly coordinated.

* Managing subcontractors, supervisors, engineers and specialist suppliers across live and controlled work areas.

* Planning works around access restrictions, site procedures, permits, shutdowns, live services and operational constraints.

* Producing progress reports, programme updates, lookaheads, risk registers and project documentation.

* Working with the commercial team to manage change, risk, subcontractor performance, cost movement and project margin.

* Supporting commissioning, witness testing, balancing, snagging, O&M production and final handover.

* Making sure QA records, pressure test certificates, flushing records, commissioning information and close-out documentation are completed properly.

* Driving high standards around health and safety, quality, coordination and site discipline.

* Representing the business professionally with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and third parties.

What you’ll need

You’ll need strong mechanical project management experience within data centres, critical environments, M&E contracting, infrastructure, commercial fit-out, technical upgrades or complex building services projects.

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