Mechanical Project Manager

DataX Connect; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive package (salary, bonus, equity)

Rotation options with flights & accommodation provided

Long-term pipeline of projects across Europe

Job summary

A leading data centre developer in Greater London is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead critical mechanical systems delivery for a major hyperscale campus. This role presents a unique opportunity to work client-side, shaping Europe’s AI infrastructure. The ideal candidate has proven mechanical project experience, strong knowledge of cooling systems, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a highly competitive salary, bonus, and the potential for rotation options with accommodations provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on data centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of cooling systems, plant infrastructure, piping, and building services.
• Experience managing contractors and complex site interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical construction activities across site.
• Review and validate designs, submittals, and technical documentation.
• Manage interfaces with Electrical, Controls, and CSA teams.

Skills

Mechanical systems delivery

Cooling systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Building Services Engineering

Job description

DataX are partnering with a hyperscale data centre developer delivering advanced AI-driven infrastructure in northern Norway. Due to project expansion, they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical Mechanical systems on a major 230MW hyperscale campus.

This role offers a career-changing opportunity to work at the lead of hyperscale and AI data centre development. Fast-paced, technically challenging and built for people who want to grow as the platform grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical construction activities across site
• Review and validate designs, submittals and technical documentation
• Manage interfaces with Electrical, Controls and CSA teams
• Oversee QA, inspections, testing and commissioning
• Track progress, identify risks and support recovery planning
• Drive a strong safety-first and quality-led culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on data centre or mission-critical projects
• Strong knowledge of cooling systems, plant infrastructure, piping and building services
• Experience managing contractors and complex site interfaces
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical / Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Why Join?

• Work client-side for a hyperscale developer shaping Europe’s AI infrastructure
• Highly competitive package (salary, bonus, equity)
• Rotation options with flights & accommodation provided
• Long-term pipeline of projects across Europe