Mechanical Manager – Data Centre MEP Lead

1st Choice Recruitment Services; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

1st Choice Recruitment Services supports a leading UK Tier 1 main contractor in building a new data centre in the West Midlands. As Mechanical Manager you will oversee mechanical services packages from procurement through to handover, coordinating with electrical, BMS, fire and architectural trades.

You can be from senior to lead level; the role covers design review, prefabrication, installation, commissioning and on-site management, with a competitive benefits package and progression

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification and CSCS card are required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering; CIBSE membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical packages (HVAC, ductwork, pipework, public health and plant) from procurement to handover.
• Review mechanical designs for compliance, coordination and buildability, and drive design development.
• Prepare package scopes and tender documents, and lead technical evaluation and award.
• Develop and deliver the offsite/prefabrication strategy (e.g. modular risers, plant skids, corridor modules).
• Manage subcontractor programmes, resources, quality and progress on site.
• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, BMS, fire and architectural trades, including BIM clash resolution.
• Plan and oversee testing and commissioning through to witnessing and handover.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and change, and support the commercial team on valuations.
• Ensure all activities comply with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS card

Right to work in the UK

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical or BSE

CIBSE membership

HVAC expertise

Design review

Procurement & tendering

Offsite prefabrication

BIM coordination Navisworks

BIM coordination Revit

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

CIBSE membership

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

1st Choice Recruitment Services supports a leading UK Tier 1 main contractor in building a new data centre in the West Midlands. As Mechanical Manager you will oversee mechanical services packages from procurement through to handover, coordinating with electrical, BMS, fire and architectural trades.

You can be from senior to lead level; the role covers design review, prefabrication, installation, commissioning and on-site management, with a competitive benefits package and progression