Data Centre Mechanical PM – Resilient Power

Build Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Car allowance

Company van provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Data Centre Project Manager (Mechanical) to oversee the design, installation, commissioning, and handover of resilient power and mechanical systems across multiple data centres in the UK. You will lead safety and quality, manage budgets and programmes, and coordinate contractors to deliver projects on time.

The role demands a mechanically biased engineer with experience in mission-critical environments, strong leadership, and excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical/building services in data centres.
• Strong knowledge of standby power systems (UPS, generators, controls).
• Experience delivering projects in mission-critical environments.
• Recognised apprenticeship or degree in mechanical/building services engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of resilient power and mechanical projects across multiple sites.
• Prepare technical specifications and briefs in consultation with the design team.
• Develop and monitor project programmes with supply chain and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate specialist contractors, ensuring QA and performance standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, project documentation and reporting.
• Carry out site inspections, oversee snagging and defect resolution during FAT and commissioning.
• Ensure RAMS are in place and followed for all deliveries.
• Lead client, contractor and pre-start meetings, representing the business professionally.
• Safeguard statutory compliance and Health & Safety practices across all projects.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical systems

HVAC

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship or degree in mechanical/building services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Data Centre Project Manager (Mechanical) to oversee the design, installation, commissioning, and handover of resilient power and mechanical systems across multiple data centres in the UK. You will lead safety and quality, manage budgets and programmes, and coordinate contractors to deliver projects on time.

The role demands a mechanically biased engineer with experience in mission-critical environments, strong leadership, and excellent communication with