Mechanical Project Manager - Data Centre

1st Choice Recruitment Services; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term data centre projects in theD

Job summary

Confidential – Leading Irish Engineering Contractor in Clondalkin, Dublin is seeking a senior Mechanical Project Manager to deliver the mechanical packages for a major data centre project. The role is site-based, handling safety, quality, programme and cost from mobilisation through to handover.

You will manage site teams and subcontractors and act as a key client/main contractor contact. The ideal candidate has extensive data centre project experience, strong HVAC knowledge and proven

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Extensive data centre project experience essential.
• Experience leading site teams and subcontractors on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical packages (HVAC, cooling and pipework) on a live data centre project.
• Plan, manage and report against the project programme with key milestones and handover dates.
• Direct site supervisors, engineers, trades and subcontractors; allocate resources.
• Coordinate with design, fabrication and offsite teams to deliver modules to programme.
• Align mechanical works with electrical, structural, BMS and fire trades and main contractor client reps.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, change control and variations; support cost reporting.
• Drive quality control, inspections and testing for commissioning and turnover.
• Promote and enforce EH&S standards on site.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and client.

Skills

Data centre projects

Mechanical PM

HVAC systems

Team leadership

Client liaison

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

A leading Irish engineering contractor, delivering mechanical, structural steel and offsite manufactured solutions for major data centre, pharmaceutical and industrial projects across Ireland and Europe. They are strengthening their site delivery team on a major data centre project in Clondalkin, Dublin. You'll join a growing, well-established business with a strong pipeline of mission-critical work.

About the Role

Mechanical Project Manager Mechanical Services | Data Centres |

Engineering Contractor Client: Confidential – Leading Irish Engineering Contractor

Location: Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland – data centre project (site-based)

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Right to work: Candidates must have the right to work in

Ireland Salary: €90,000 – €110,000, dependent on experience

Benefits: Competitive benefits package As Mechanical Project Manager you'll lead the delivery of the mechanical packages on a major data centre project in Clondalkin, taking full responsibility for safety, quality, programme and cost from mobilisation through to handover.

This is a senior, site-based role where you'll manage site teams and subcontractors and act as a key point of contact for the client and main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical packages (HVAC, chilled water, pipework, plant and process systems) on a live data centre project.
• Plan, manage and report against the project programme, making sure key milestones and client handover dates are met.
• Manage site supervisors, engineers, trades and subcontractors, setting priorities and allocating resources.
• Work closely with the design, fabrication and offsite teams to make sure prefabricated modules and skids are delivered and installed to programme.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, structural, BMS and fire trades, and with the main contractor and client representatives.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, change control and variations, and support the commercial team on cost reporting and valuations.
• Drive quality control, inspection and test plans, and the completion of documentation for commissioning and turnover.
• Promote and enforce the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) on site.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and the client.

Qualifications

• A degree or HND in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.

Required Skills

• We're looking for an experienced mechanical project manager with a strong track record on data centre projects.
• Proven data centre project experience (essential), ideally delivering mechanical packages on hyperscale or large-scale mission-critical projects.
• Significant experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Mechanical Engineer with a mechanical contractor or main contractor.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling and piping systems.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and programmes on large, fast-paced projects.
• A good understanding of commercial controls, change management and cost reporting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, and confidence dealing with clients and main contractors.
• The right to work in Ireland (essential).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with prefabrication and offsite manufactured mechanical solutions.
• Knowledge of commissioning and turnover processes on data centre projects.
• Safe Pass and relevant EHS training (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely).

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary of €90,000 – €110,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits.
• Permanent role with a leading engineering contractor.
• Long-term work on major data centre projects in the Dublin area.
• A strong pipeline of projects with clear progression opportunities.