Job Description:

Mechanical Construction Manager - Hyperscale Data Centre Project - High Wycombe

A leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join the delivery team on a major hyperscale data centre development in High Wycombe.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected contractor at the forefront of mission-critical construction, delivering a £90 million MEP package on one of the UK's most significant data centre campuses.

Reporting to the Senior Project Management team, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical construction works across key project areas, managing subcontractors, coordinating site activities, and ensuring programme, quality, and safety objectives are achieved. You will work closely with the Main Contractor, client representatives, consultants, and internal project teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.

The Role

As Mechanical Construction Manager, you will provide leadership across all mechanical installation activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of mechanical construction packages.
• Leading and coordinating mechanical subcontractors, supervisors, and site labour.
• Monitoring progress against programme milestones and implementing recovery plans where required.
• Ensuring all works are delivered to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Chairing and attending coordination meetings with the Main Contractor and project stakeholders.
• Driving health, safety, and environmental performance across all mechanical activities.
• Supporting testing, commissioning, and handover processes.
• Collaborating with electrical, CSA, and commissioning teams to ensure successful integration of systems.
• Providing regular progress updates and reporting to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Mechanical Construction Manager position on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong track record delivering complex mechanical packages within:
  • Data Centres
  • Mission Critical Facilities
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Life Sciences
  • Industrial or Advanced Manufacturing environments
• Comprehensive understanding of HVAC, pipework, plant rooms, chilled water systems, and associated mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, technically challenging project environments.

What's On Offer

This position offers the opportunity to work on a flagship hyperscale data centre development with a contractor renowned for delivering some of the most prestigious mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe.

Package Highlights:

• Exceptional basic salary or highly competitive day rate.
• Long-term project security on a major hyperscale campus.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing data centre division.
• Exposure to cutting-edge, mission-critical construction projects.
• Collaborative and high-performing project environment.
• Strong pipeline of future projects across the UK and Europe.

Apply

If you are a Mechanical Construction Manager with experience delivering complex MEP or mission-critical projects and are seeking your next challenge with a leading Tier 1 contractor, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now with your latest CV for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.