Mechanical Lead

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ.B & Co. Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to oversee the mechanical package on a major data centre construction project in Leeds.

You will manage site operations, subcontractors and programme performance while ensuring costs, quality and safety standards are met. The role requires strong leadership, coordination across teams and effective communication with the client.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade background with a relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum five years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience coordinating mechanical works on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD and MS Project.
• Ability to manage project costs, programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical package delivery on a major data centre project in Leeds.
• Manage site operations, subcontractors, programme performance, costs, QA and health and safety.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and track against WBS codes, highlighting risks and delays.
• Chair weekly subcontractor meetings and manage actions and progress.
• Coordinate project close-out, including final accounts, O&M manuals, and handover documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Health and safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Mechanical Lead - Data Centre Construction

Location: Leeds, UK

Sector: Data Centre / Mission-Critical Construction

Salary: £100,000-£110,000

Employment: Permanent

The Opportunity

An opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Lead to oversee mechanical package delivery on a major data centre construction project in Leeds. The successful candidate will manage site operations, subcontractors, programme performance, costs, quality assurance and health and safety, ensuring mechanical works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site health and safety in coordination with the project team and safety advisors, including maintaining and closing out safety documentation.
• Oversee quality assurance for the mechanical package, including quality records and close-out documentation.
• Manage the project schedule alongside the project team, consulting engineers and client.
• Control project costs relating to labour, materials, plant, equipment, variations and valuations.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and mechanical installation activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress against programme and manage workforce levels.
• Chair weekly subcontractor meetings and track actions and progress.
• Manage snagging and punch lists, ensuring defects are recorded and resolved.
• Monitor direct labour and subcontractor hours.
• Attend site meetings, project reviews, engineering reviews, planning meetings, coordination meetings and handover meetings.
• Coordinate project close-out, including final accounts, O&M manuals, punch lists, safety files, QA files and plant or material relocations.
• Prepare weekly progress reports, tracking completion against work breakdown structure (WBS) codes and highlighting risks, delays and constraints.
• Maintain accurate subcontractor records and ensure safety documentation is up to date.
• Produce weekly safety statistics and labour projections.
• Hold commercial meetings to capture variations and ensure costs are reported to the client.
• Implement company procedures and manage changes affecting project cost and programme.

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical trade background and a relevant third-level qualification.
• Minimum five years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience coordinating mechanical works on construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical installations, site operations and subcontractor management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD and MS Project.
• Ability to manage project costs, programme, quality and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to coordinate teams and drive project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and change management experience.
• Flexibility to travel to project sites when required