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Mechanical Project Manager
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Caddy are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical delivery of projects thoughtout the South East.
The successful candidate will oversee all mechanical works from preconstruction through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery to specification, programme, and budget while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.
Mechanical Project Manager Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Project Director and working collaboratively with the site leadership and wider MEP teams.
Managing the full mechanical scope, including chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, DX systems, pipework, and HVAC plant rooms.
Leading the coordination and integration of mechanical systems with electrical, BMS, fire protection, and architectural packages.
Overseeing subcontractor performance and installation works to ensure adherence to design, spec, and programme.
Driving weekly lookahead programmes, managing procurement schedules, and tracking material deliveries.
Attending daily whiteboard/coordination meetings and proactively resolving interface or sequencing issues.
Reviewing technical submittals, method statements, and RAMS in collaboration with the design and safety teams.
Ensuring strict compliance with QA/QC protocols, industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute), and client specifications.
Supporting commissioning activities including testing, flushing, balancing, and integration into wider MEP systems.
Maintaining accurate records of progress, inspections, change management, and site reporting.
Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution and clear communication channels.
Mechanical Project Manager Requirements:
Proven experience managing mechanical packages on hyperscale data centre or other mission-critical projects (pharma, healthcare, etc.).
Strong technical understanding of HVAC, chilled water systems, mechanical plant rooms, and associated services.
Excellent leadership and coordination skills with experience managing subcontractors and direct labour.
Ability to interpret complex design documents, schematics, and specifications.
Familiar with commissioning methodologies (L1-L5) and integration into Tier 3/Tier 4 environments.
Comfortable working in fast-track construction settings with aggressive programme targets.
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