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Mechanical Construction Manager

On-site in Northumberland·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 27 Oct)

Agency
Matchtech

610 open roles

Our summary

Salary
£60,000 a year

About £3,780 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Northumberland
Contract
Full-time
Experience
8+ years

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 8+ years of mechanical construction experience, with a heavy emphasis on direct site management.
  • Technical Expertise: Proven record of managing complex mechanical systems (HVAC, piping, and building services) on large-scale builds.
  • Core Competencies: Strong grasp of construction sequencing, commissioning processes, sub-contractor leadership, and clear stakeholder communication.

Nice to have

  • Industry Background: Data centre, mission-critical, or major industrial project experience is highly desirable.

The role

An experienced Mechanical Construction Manager is required to join the project team on-site in Blyth, UK. You will take full responsibility for directing all mechanical construction works on site, driving safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project execution.

What you'll do

  • Site Management: Lead day-to-day mechanical site operations and oversee all mechanical installation activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Quality Assurance: Execute and enforce robust QA/QC procedures to ensure full compliance with design specifications and high standards.
  • Coordination & Planning: Partner with Planners, Project Managers, design consultants, and sub-contractors to align project programmes and buildability.
  • Sub-Contractor Management: Oversee mechanical sub-contractor performance, tracking progress, monitoring labor levels, facilitating coordination meetings, and maintaining up-to-date health and safety documentation.
  • Design & Technical Reviews: Review drawings, technical submittals, and specifications to resolve technical issues proactively and align information with the project timeline.
  • Meetings & Reporting: Lead site meetings, engineering reviews, and handover sessions; generate progress reports for project leadership.
  • Health & Safety: Drive an uncompromised health and safety culture, enforcing strict compliance across all site activities.
  • Commercial & Handover Support: Support cost control by tracking variations in weekly commercial meetings, and manage mechanical snagging to ensure efficient close-out.

Location

Location: Blyth, England, United Kingdom

Work Model

Work Model: On-site | Full-time

What Our Client Offers

  • High-profile, large-scale data centre projects with an industry-leading firm.
  • Collaborative team environment with dedicated support for career progression.
  • Competitive salary and overall package.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.

About Matchtech

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is Europe's leading dedicated data centre delivery partner, providing comprehensive turnkey solutions spanning design, construction, and commissioning. With an established European footprint and a reputation built on trust and sector expertise, our client delivers critical infrastructure projects across the region.

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