Mechanical Project Manager - Commercial, Aviation & Data Centres

Location: Slough area
Rate: -450500 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: 18 Months
Start Date: January 2027
Sector: M&E / Building Services

We are recruiting on behalf of an established M&E contractor looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for an 18-month contract commencing in January 2027 in the Slough area.

Our client delivers major building services projects across the commercial, aviation and data centre sectors, with a strong pipeline of technically demanding work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager seeking a long-term contract, offering -450500 per day Outside IR35 and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects.

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the delivery of mechanical building services packages, managing projects from planning and coordination through installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

You will work closely with the client, design consultants, site teams and specialist subcontractors to ensure mechanical works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex mechanical packages in demanding project environments.

• Manage the delivery of mechanical packages across commercial, aviation and data centre projects

• Lead Mechanical Site Managers, Supervisors and specialist subcontractors

• Oversee HVAC, pipework, ventilation, chilled water systems, plant rooms and associated mechanical services

• Manage project programmes, milestones and short-term lookaheads

• Coordinate mechanical design development, drawings and technical information

• Manage technical submissions, RFIs and design queries

• Oversee procurement of mechanical plant, equipment, materials and long-lead items

• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, public health and other project packages

• Monitor project progress, quality and commercial performance

• Attend client, consultant, design team and subcontractor meetings

• Manage variations, change control and commercial matters alongside the QS team

• Ensure mechanical installations comply with specifications, relevant standards and project requirements

• Oversee QA documentation, inspections and quality control

• Manage pressure testing, flushing, commissioning, snagging and final handover

• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Health & Safety requirements

We''re looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in M&E / Building Services contracting.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within an M&E contractor

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installations

• Experience managing substantial mechanical packages and specialist subcontractors

• Commercial fit-out, aviation or data centre project experience would be highly advantageous

• Strong understanding of HVAC, pipework, ventilation, chilled water systems and mechanical plant

• Experience managing projects from planning and coordination through to commissioning and handover

• Strong understanding of mechanical design coordination, technical submissions and RFIs

• Experience managing programme, procurement and project delivery

• Good commercial awareness and understanding of variations and cost control

• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification

• SMSTS or equivalent preferred

• -450500 per day

• Outside IR35

• 18-month contract

• January 2027 start

• Slough area

• Established M&E contractor

• Projects across commercial, aviation and data centre sectors

• Long-term contract and exposure to technically complex projects

• Opportunity to work with an experienced project delivery team

If you''re an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for a long-term contract commencing in January 2027, with experience in commercial, aviation or data centre projects, we''d be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.