Mechanical Construction Manager

Matchtech; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager for on-site work in Blyth, England. You will direct all mechanical construction activities, drive safe, timely, and cost-effective project execution, and ensure adherence to design specs on a major data centre site.

Key tasks include site management, QA/QC, coordination with planners and sub-contractors, design reviews, progress reporting, and enforcing a strong health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of mechanical construction experience with a strong emphasis on on-site management.
• Experience managing HVAC, piping, and building services on large-scale builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations and oversee all installation activities.
• Enforce QA/QC procedures to meet design specs and high standards.
• Coordinate with Planners, Project Managers, consultants, and sub-contractors to align programmes and buildability.
• Oversee sub-contractor performance, track progress and maintain safety documentation.
• Review drawings and specifications to resolve issues and align with project timeline.
• Lead site meetings, engineering reviews, and handover sessions with progress reporting.

Skills

Site management

QA/QC procedures

Stakeholder communication

Sub-contractor leadership

Planning & coordination

Health & safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Mechanical Construction Manager

Location: Blyth, England, United Kingdom

Work Model: On-site | Full-time

Company Overview

Our client is Europe's leading dedicated data centre delivery partner, providing comprehensive turnkey solutions spanning design, construction, and commissioning. With an established European footprint and a reputation built on trust and sector expertise, our client delivers critical infrastructure projects across the region.

Role Overview

An experienced Mechanical Construction Manager is required to join the project team on-site in Blyth, UK. You will take full responsibility for directing all mechanical construction works on site, driving safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management: Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations and oversee all mechanical installation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Quality Assurance: Execute and enforce robust QA/QC procedures to ensure full compliance with design specifications and high standards.
• Coordination & Planning: Partner with Planners, Project Managers, design consultants, and sub-contractors to align project programmes and buildability.
• Sub-Contractor Management: Oversee mechanical sub-contractor performance, tracking progress, monitoring labor levels, facilitating coordination meetings, and maintaining up-to-date health and safety documentation.
• Design & Technical Reviews: Review drawings, technical submittals, and specifications to resolve technical issues proactively and align information with the project timeline.
• Meetings & Reporting: Lead site meetings, engineering reviews, and handover sessions; generate progress reports for project leadership.
• Health & Safety: Drive an uncompromised health and safety culture, enforcing strict compliance across all site activities.
• Commercial & Handover Support: Support cost control by tracking variations in weekly commercial meetings, and manage mechanical snagging to ensure efficient close-out.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of mechanical construction experience, with a heavy emphasis on direct site management.
• Technical Expertise: Proven record of managing complex mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, and building services) on large-scale builds.
• Industry Background: Data centre, mission-critical, or major industrial project experience is highly desirable.
• Core Competencies: Strong grasp of construction sequencing, commissioning processes, sub-contractor leadership, and clear stakeholder communication.

What Our Client Offers

• High-profile, large-scale data centre projects with an industry-leading firm.
• Collaborative team environment with dedicated support for career progression.
• Competitive salary and overall package.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.