Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Centre Site Lead(Rotation)

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Blyth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Rotation

Living allowance £160/week

Job summary

Leyton-based engineering contractor seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a major data centre project in Blyth. You will own mechanical engineering delivery on site, coordinating submissions, installation, commissioning and handover while working with the MEP Lead, package managers, contractors and clients to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive data centre construction experience and a track record delivering large-scale mechanical packages on complex schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer or in a similar senior role.
• Data centre construction experience is essential.
• Experience delivering large-scale mechanical packages on complex projects.

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

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Data centre construction experience

Team leadership

Project coordination

Documentation and RFIs

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Proj)

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Leyton-based engineering contractor seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a major data centre project in Blyth. You will own mechanical engineering delivery on site, coordinating submissions, installation, commissioning and handover while working with the MEP Lead, package managers, contractors and clients to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires extensive data centre construction experience and a track record delivering large-scale mechanical packages on complex schemes.