Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Construction Lead

LJB & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Rotation included

£160 net per week living allowance

Job summary

LJB & Co is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical delivery on a major data centre construction project in Blyth. This site-based role requires coordinating submissions, installation, commissioning and handover with the MEP Lead, contractors and clients.

You will manage package managers, drive technical documentation, ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards, and support monthly valuations and project handover. Previous data centre experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering large-scale mechanical packages on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of installation, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Manage client communications and attend project meetings.
• Lead and coordinate a team of mechanical package managers.
• Oversee technical submissions, RFIs and engineering documentation.
• Develop and review commissioning scripts for mechanical systems and equipment.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, CSA and other contractors.
• Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments.
• Coordinate mechanical installation sequences against the construction programme.
• Monitor installation quality and resolve technical issues.
• Support delivery of the project programme through commissioning and handover.
• Track progress and coordinate activities with the wider project team.
• Assist with documenting and costing project scope changes.
• Support monthly valuations and final account preparation.
• Drive completion of O&M manuals and handover documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to obtain outstanding technical information.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements.

Skills

Client communications

Team leadership

Technical submissions

RFIs & documentation

Commissioning scripts

Mechanical systems coordination

Quality & HSE awareness

MS Project

MS Excel

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

LJB & Co is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical delivery on a major data centre construction project in Blyth. This site-based role requires coordinating submissions, installation, commissioning and handover with the MEP Lead, contractors and clients.

You will manage package managers, drive technical documentation, ensure compliance with quality and HSE standards, and support monthly valuations and project handover. Previous data centre experience is essential.