Mechanical Project Manager

Construct Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for a site-based role in Hemel Hempstead. The position involves supporting the delivery of complex mechanical projects primarily within data centres, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical infrastructure, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication and organizational skills. The role includes benefits like private healthcare and a pension scheme, and the opportunity for career progression within a growing company.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Private Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Length of Service reward scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer.
• Strong background in mechanical infrastructure, ideally within data centres or critical environments.
• SMSTS & CSCS Managers Card.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the delivery of mechanical construction projects.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE, CDM, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Strong knowledge of planning software

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical qualifications

Tools

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager - Critical Facilities - Hemel Hempstead

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of complex construction and engineering projects, primarily within data centres and critical facilities. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Our clients business is growing year on year, driven by repeat clients and a strong pipeline of work across critical environments and complex mechanical projects. This growth is creating genuine opportunities for people to progress in building and construction industry.

Key Responsibilites

• Support the Project Manager in the delivery of mechanical construction projects from pre-start through to completion
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
• Ensure compliance with HSQE, CDM, and environmental legislation
• Maintain site standards, quality assurance processes, and project documentation
• Manage programmes, RAMS, method statements, and site records
• Chair and contribute to subcontractor meetings
• Oversee testing, commissioning documentation, and handover records
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunitiesTrack costs and support pricing of variations and small works
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

We want someone with

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer
• Strong background in mechanical infrastructure, ideally within data centres or critical environments
• Mechanical qualifications (essential)
• SMSTS & CSCS Managers Card
• Experience working with customer-facing contractors
• Strong knowledge of planning software, SharePoint, and MS Office
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
• Confident running productive site and subcontractor meetings

Benefits

• Eligibility to join the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) after 12 months
• Private Healthcare & Private Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Length of Service reward scheme

Position: Permanent

Location: Site-Based (Hemel Hempstead)

Hours: 07:00-16:00 (plus OOH)