Mechanical Project Manager

Dynamite Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a major data center upgrade project. This role offers a competitive salary, a generous travel allowance, and a bonus structure. The company prides itself on its supportive team culture and flexibility, making it an ideal workplace for professionals looking to make a significant impact in mechanical project management. With a focus on high-value schemes and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity promises long-term career growth and the chance to work on exciting projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

£5,000 Travel Allowance

6% Employer Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare

Nursery or First School Day Leave

Charity Day

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale mechanical projects, especially in data centers.
• Strong mechanical background with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical works on a £6M data center upgrade project.
• Ensure timely delivery and quality of pipework installations.

Skills

Mechanical Project Management

Pipework Installation

Data Center Experience

Team Leadership

Job description

A thriving £60M+ turnover specialist Mechanical and Electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their growing team on a major data centre upgrade project. This role offers long-term work on high-value schemes, genuine work-life flexibility, and a comprehensive benefits package in a company known for its strong team culture and modern approach to mechanical (Pipework) project delivery.

Project Manager – Data Centre Upgrade Projects

Based near Watford

£75,000 – £100,000 + £5K Travel Allowance + Bonus

Full-Time | Permanent OR we can consider a long-term contract

The Project:

1. To support a £6M data center upgrade near Watford, consisting of 1.5km of pipework (mechanical works).
2. Projects are upgrades/refurbishments, not new installations — ideal for candidates with direct data center or large-scale experience such as pharmaceutical, though all applicants will be considered.
3. Once this wraps up (12–16 months), you will likely transition to a long-term data center project in Slough and beyond (pipeline secured).
4. Start date: Ideally within the next month to allow time to embed before the site phase begins.

Package Includes:

• £75K – £100K base salary (depending on experience)
• £5,000 travel allowance
• Projects bonus (details to be provided upon application)
• 6% employer pension contribution (Plus 5% employee)
• Private healthcare with dental expenses covered
• Nursery or first school day leave – take the day off without touching your annual leave
• Charity day – fundraise for a cause close to you with an additional paid day off
• Regular social events – including a forthcoming black-tie event
• Supportive, sociable culture across a team of 180+ staff

Ideal Project Manager Candidate:

• Must live within 1 hour 20 minutes of Watford (to assist in emergencies)
• Experience on similar large-scale Mechanical Project Management jobs (Pipework)
• Strong mechanical background – someone who’s been on the tools and transitioned into management would be a great fit
• Open to contract or permanent professionals

Please call HANNAH ON 02392455422 for any more information!