Mechanical Construction Manager

Winthrop Technologies; Blyth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to lead on-site mechanical works for a data centre project in Blyth, UK.

You will ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality while maintaining strict safety standards. The role requires hands-on leadership of HVAC, piping and related services, coordination with planners, subcontractors, and design teams, and active involvement in QA/QC, progress reporting, and meeting leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in mechanical construction with on-site management.
• Experience managing HVAC, piping, and related services on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, coordination, and programme delivery.
• Proven leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Mechanical construction activities across the project lifecycle.
• Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations with the project team.
• Ensure QA/QC processes align with specifications and standards.
• Coordinate schedules with Planners, PMs, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Manage mechanical subcontractor performance and progress.
• Maintain subcontractor safety documentation and site records.
• Attend and lead site, engineering, planning, and handover meetings.
• Liaise with design teams to issue construction information and submittals on time.
• Review drawings and specs for buildability and compliance.
• Maintain health and safety standards and drive safety culture.
• Support commercial tracking variations and costs, attend weekly meetings.
• Issue progress reports to senior management.
• Manage mechanical snagging and timely close-out.
• Identify and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Site management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Project coordination

Health & safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join our project team in Blyht, UK. This role will be responsible for managing all Mechanical works on site, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Manage and oversee all Mechanical construction activities across the project lifecycle
• Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations in coordination with the wider project team
• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained in line with project specifications and standards
• Coordinate project schedules with Planners, Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants, and design teams
• Manage mechanical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower levels, and coordination meetings
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained and up to date
• Attend and lead Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings, and Handover Meetings
• Liaise with the design team to ensure construction information and technical submittals are issued in line with programme requirements
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure quality, compliance, and buildability of mechanical systems
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards and drive a strong safety culture on site
• Support commercial management by tracking variations, managing costs, and attending weekly commercial meetings
• Issue progress reports to senior management and the project team
• Manage mechanical snagging activities and ensure effective and timely close-out
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience within mechanical construction, with a focus on site management
• Proven experience managing mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, and associated services) on large-scale construction projects
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, coordination, and programme delivery
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, installation practices, and commissioning processes
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and drive project delivery
• Data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
• Working on large scale data centre projects
• Collaborative team working environments
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer