Mechanical Construction Manager – Data Centre Project
Location: Milan

When a data centre goes live, nobody remembers the meetings.
They remember the people who got the mechanical install delivered — safely, cleanly, and on time.

If that’s the part of the job you enjoy most, keep reading.

The Role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Construction Manager who can take ownership of on‑site delivery from pre‑mob to handover. Someone who knows how to run a site, manage subcontractors without babysitting them, and stay in front of problems rather than reacting to them.

You’ll be representing the Project Manager on a critical data centre project — the kind where coordination matters, quality isn’t negotiable, and the difference between “fine” and “right” is measured in megawatts.

This isn’t a desk job.
It’s a leadership role on a live site — guiding teams, keeping people safe, sequencing the work, and making sure mechanical packages land exactly where they should.

What You’ll Be Doing Before We Break Ground

• Help build the construction programme and short‑term lookaheads
• Visit site and shape the establishment plan
• Review drawings, benchmark installation standards, and lock down QA processes
• Get safety documentation, method statements and RAMS in order
• Make sure mobilisation happens smoothly — not chaotically

When the Project Is Live

• Drive productivity with daily action plans that actually get acted on
• Track progress, update short‑term programmes, and keep the PM informed
• Manage subcontractors so they deliver what they said they would, when they said they would
• Run coordination with electrical teams and the client’s representatives
• Pick up variations and ensure they don’t get lost in the fog of construction
• Keep a clear site diary (the thing that saves projects more often than people admit)

Safety Comes First

• Lead toolbox talks, inductions, walk‑arounds and safety briefings
• Maintain plant logs and weekly checks
• Enforce method statements and PPE standards
• Drive a culture where “don’t walk past it” actually means something

Quality Matters

• Sequence and coordinate materials and plant deliveries
• Mark up drawings with inspection and testing progress
• Enforce the ITP, close snags, and aim for a handover with zero surprises
• Protect and sign off free‑issued equipment properly

As We Close Out

• Work with commissioning teams to prove systems and life‑safety equipment
• Deliver accurate, final as‑built information
• Manage demobilisation without leaving loose ends
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and completion checklists

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience managing mechanical installation on large‑scale projects
• A track record of leading subcontractors and coordinating M&E services
• The ability to plan, communicate, and solve problems without drama
• A straightforward approach to safety and quality
• Someone who doesn’t need chasing — because you’re usually a few steps ahead

Why This Role Matters
Data centres don’t tolerate mistakes.
They need people who take responsibility, chase clarity, and deliver work that stands up to scrutiny.

If you enjoy running the mechanical side of complex builds — and you prefer doing it in an environment where standards matter — this is the kind of project you’ll want on your CV.