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£85,000 - £90,000 + package or £400 - £500/day (freelance)
Hemel Hempstead
Permanent or Contract | Long-Term Opportunity
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The Company
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Our client is a long-established and fast-growing contractor with over 35 years of experience delivering high-spec projects across commercial, mission-critical, and specialist environments. Known for their in-house delivery model, commitment to quality, and a collaborative approach with clients, they’ve grown into a true turnkey contractor with a projected turnover of over £60m.
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As they continue to grow their presence in the data centre sector, they’re now looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £6m live project in Hemel Hempstead, with long-term plans to move into a Contracts Manager role for the right individual.
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The Role
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This is a key leadership role, responsible for end-to-end mechanical project management on a high-specification data centre scheme. You’ll be involved from mobilisation through to handover, managing specialist packages, subcontractors, quality, compliance, and coordination with internal teams and the client.
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Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Project Manager:
- Lead and manage the mechanical scope on-site from pre-start through to project completion
- Chair internal, subcontractor, and client meetings
- Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and delivery
- Oversee subcontractor coordination, programming, and logistics
- Ensure compliance with internal systems, ISO standards, and legislative requirements
- Drive project progress, solve technical challenges, and maintain accurate site records
- Build strong working relationships with all stakeholders and supply chain
- Identify opportunities to improve performance and add value across the project
- Strong background in mechanical project delivery within data centres, commercial or mission-critical environments
- SMSTS & CSCS (Manager level)
- In-depth understanding of mechanical services, commissioning, and compliance
- Ability to manage complex programmes and lead subcontract teams
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Main contractor or M&E contractor background preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Procore is beneficial
- Competitive salary: £85k - £90k + package (or £400 - £500/day)
- Long-term opportunity to step into a Contracts Manager role as the data centre division grows
- Private healthcare, dental and life insurance (perm)
- Project-led bonus scheme up to 2.5%
- Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme eligibility after 12 months
- Pension scheme, financial advice, and additional benefits
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To apply or find out more, please reach out directly.
