Mechanical Construction Manager

Avolon M&E; Blyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolon M&E is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager to lead the mechanical services package on a major data centre development in Blyth, Northumberland. This long-term role begins with the temporary/permanent office facility and advances into Phase One of the main data centre.

You will own on-site delivery, manage subcontractors, and coordinate multiple work packages with a focus on safety, schedule and quality. The position requires strong leadership and proactive problem-solving on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical building services.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to solving on-site issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical installation from pre-construction through to handover.
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors across HVAC, ventilation, plumbing and insulation packages.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Work closely with the client, design team and wider project delivery team.
• Attend site meetings and manage daily site operations.
• Monitor labour, productivity and programme.
• Resolve technical and coordination issues throughout construction.
• Support procurement and sequencing of mechanical packages.
• Produce progress reports and maintain project documentation.

Skills

HVAC systems

Subcontractor coordination

Site management

SMSTS/CSCS

Problem solving on site

Job description

Mechanical Construction Manager

Blyth, Northumberland

A leading mechanical contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager to join a major hyperscale data centre development in Blyth, Northumberland.

This is an exceptional opportunity to become involved at the very beginning of what is expected to be a multi-phase campus development spanning up to 10 years.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will initially take responsibility for delivering the mechanical services package on the project's temporary/permanent office facility, which will act as the operational hub for the wider campus.

Following completion of the office fit out (approximately 18 weeks), you will transition directly onto Phase One of the main data centre, with further phases already planned.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships on site and helping establish delivery teams from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mechanical installation from pre-construction through to handover.
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors across HVAC, ventilation, plumbing and insulation packages.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Work closely with the client, design team and wider project delivery team.
• Attend site meetings and manage daily site operations.
• Monitor labour, productivity and programme.
• Resolve technical and coordination issues throughout construction.
• Support procurement and sequencing of mechanical packages.
• Produce progress reports and maintain project documentation.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Construction Manager.
• Strong background delivering commercial, industrial or data centre projects.
• Excellent knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical building services.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to solve problems on site.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (or equivalent).

Local knowledge of mechanical subcontractors within the North East would be highly advantageous.

Project Information

• Location: Blyth, Northumberland
• Pre-construction: Mid August 2026
• Site Start: Early September 2026
• Office Fit Out: Approximately 18 weeks
• Main Data Centre Phase One: 12-18 months
• Potential to remain on future phases of a programme expected to run for many years.