Mechanical Lead

Job Title: Mechanical Lead – Data Centres

Location: Midlands & Home Counties (Site Based)
Project Values: £25m – £150m

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Lead to oversee the delivery of complex Data Centre projects across the Midlands and Home Counties. The Mechanical Lead will play a key role within the project leadership team, taking full ownership of mechanical services delivery on high-value, technically demanding schemes.

This Mechanical Lead position is suited to an individual with a strong background working for a main contractor, particularly where mechanical packages are self-delivered. The role will involve close coordination with electrical, CSA, commercial, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Mechanical Lead for all mechanical services on assigned Data Centre projects

Manage and oversee the self-delivery of mechanical packages, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity

Coordinate mechanical works with electrical and structural teams to ensure seamless integration

Lead mechanical delivery from design development through installation, commissioning, and final handover

Review and manage mechanical design information, drawings, and technical submissions

Monitor programme milestones and ensure mechanical works are delivered in line with the master programme

Support cost control, change management, and value engineering initiatives

Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards, statutory regulations, and data centre requirements

Represent the mechanical function in client and stakeholder meetings as the designated Mechanical Lead

Key Requirements

Proven experience in a Mechanical Lead, M&E Manager, or Mechanical Project Manager role within a main contractor environment

Strong experience delivering Data Centre or other mission-critical projects

Demonstrable background in self-delivering mechanical services packages

Excellent technical knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, cooling, pipework, and plant

Experience working on projects valued between £25m and £150m

Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills required of a Mechanical Lead

What's on Offer

Opportunity to join major, high-profile Data Centre projects as the Mechanical Lead

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term project pipeline across the Midlands and Home Counties

Clear progression opportunities within a growing technical delivery team