Project Manager - Mechanical

Equans Data Centres; Saunderton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Life cover

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Referral rewards

Employee networks

Job summary

Equans Data Centres is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Mechanical to lead on-site mechanical construction for large data centre projects in High Wycombe and across the UK. You will manage a team, ensure quality, safety and environmental standards are met, and drive execution with robust planning and reporting.

The role requires strong leadership, deep mechanical services knowledge, and a proactive mindset to develop processes with clients and design teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• In-depth technical knowledge of Mechanical Services.
• Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve.
• Desire to continually develop knowledge.
• Self-motivated with proven organisational ability and deadlines.
• Customer focused with ability to communicate with clients.
• Attention to Health & Safety matters and commercial acumen.
• Experience in the data centres sector is desirable.
• Degree or equivalent in a Mechanical discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site mechanical construction activities from start to finish.
• Manage a team to ensure work meets quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence and provide expert technical guidance.
• Coordinate and control on-site construction to progress with plan.
• Develop and agree electrical submission and approval processes with client and design team.
• Support overall programming and planning of the build.
• Attend site meetings and provide information for progress reports.
• Chair and minute subcontractor meetings.
• Record and report key metrics to the team and management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities per policy and plans.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Client communication

Health & safety

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Mechanical discipline

Job description

Equans Data Centres is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Mechanical, to join our expanding team and support the delivery of cutting-edge data centre solutions in High Wycombe and across the UK.

As part of our commitment to innovation and excellence in data centre solutions, we are looking for professionals who can lead the mechanical construction elements of large scale projects from inception to completion. The Project Managers – Mechanical will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, to the highest quality standards, and in full compliance with health and safety regulations.

What you will deliver?

• Leading on site mechanical construction activities from start to finish.
• Manage a team to ensure that work is carried out in full conformance with quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Drive operational excellence and provide expert technical guidance.
• Coordinate and control the on‑site construction process ensuring the site build progresses line with plan.
• Develop and agree electrical submission and approval process with the client and design team.
• Support the overall programming and planning of the build.
• Attend site meetings, effectively communicate and provide information for Progress Reports.
• Chair and minute the subcontractor meetings.
• Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and management.
• Reviewing procedures and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Health & Safety Management Plans.

What we can offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (Family Cover)
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme and Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterns & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• In-depth technical knowledge of Mechanical Services
• Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve
• A keen desire to continually develop knowledge further
• Be self‑motivated, with proven organisational ability and the drive to meet deadlines
• Customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Attention to Health & Safety matters and commercially astute
• Experience in the data centres sector is desirable
• Degree or equivalent in an Mechanical discipline is desirable

Who are we?

Equans Data Centres is a strategic data centre partner. We deliver the whole data centre, providing full general contracting for hyperscaler and colocation data centre projects across Europe, through a single point of contact.

Leveraging Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans' experiences, we provide expertise in construction and engineering, global standardisation, precision localisation and total control of the supply chain. This enables us to deliver data centres with the best possible quality, speed to delivery and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation and certainty of planning and outcomes.

With more than 1,200 highly skilled employees across 8 European countries, Equans Data Centres has delivered over 400,000m2 of data halls, exceeding 640MW of IT space for major data centres providers such as VIRTUS Data Centres, Digital Reality, Equinix, Vantage Data Centres, Stack Infrastructure, Data4 and many others.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.