M&E Project Manager Data Centres

Reference: 30844381026_1794229201

This is a Client side opportunity working within Construction Projects team for a significant Data Centre owner / operator. Helping deliver and oversee a phased expansion of their data centre near Liverpool

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Can hold others accountable.

Stake holder management.

Drive efficiencies in the program.

Able to deliver under pressure and look for opportunities.

MEP background comfortable managing contractors, consultants.

Good communication skills able to work with client side internal operations teams and get the best from them.

Strong experience in data centres, live DC environments and maintaining SLA availability tier 3 requirements.

Strong Admin skills understanding of audit trails and developing/working to process. Methodical and effective in decisions.

Able to report up blockers issues next steps and recommendations and track weekly progress.

Solution orientated able adapt and overcome issues and problems without compromising safety.

Client representation and always have our best interests at the forefront.

Manage risk.

trace all things back to impact on cost & time and how we can better a situation.

Comfortable in ACC share point working on site and on drawings/plans.

Understands the importance of temporary works and able to develop a plan to put this in place.



All works are within the BMS, Electrical or Mechanical (cooling) disciplines so both technical services experience and data centre live site experience are important. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural. A fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other team and organisations

This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and internal business units. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals

Responsibilities include:

Project management and oversight of build and retrofitting related activities as they relate to modifying existing infrastructure for the purpose of installing new or to replace end of life equipment. This will include the ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget. - Provide project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of the data centers.

Construction/project package drawing review. - Creation of project scope, request for proposals, and capital requests. - Total project quality including the creation of a commissioning plan and oversight of the execution. - Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and management. - Operational support including review of procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives. -

Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis associated with equipment or electrical failures. - Work with contractors and vendors to deliver efficient and high quality project turnovers. - Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.

You should be able to some understand drawings MEP & civils/arch and is someone who can look for gaps and opportunities to expedite programs and work packages.





This is a great long term opportunity within a great industry



Role is outside IR35



Candidates must be UK based and happy to conduct site visits as appropriate

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, email [email protected] for more details.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£450.00 - £550.00
Per day
GBP450.00 - GBP550.00 per day
Added 09/11/2026
Reference: 30844381026_1794229201

Other similar jobs

Senior Design Electrical Engineer - Data Centres

Added 04/09/2026

Freelance Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres Remote | South Africa An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freelance Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering consultancy delivering complex projects within the data centre and mission-critical sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer based in South Africa to work remotely on international data centre projects, contributing directly to the design and delivery of critical electrical infrastructure. The Role As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical designs, calculations and technical documentation across data centre projects. You will...

Learn more

Lead Data Centre Commissioning Manager

Added 21/09/2026

Role description The role will be responsible for leading the Commissioning process from the project's commencement to its' close out. Working with Stakeholders, General Contractors, Commissioning Agents and Architect/Engineering Consultants. The role will be to lead, coordinate, track and drive all these parties activities to deliver a well-managed and successful conclusion to the Commissioning Process. Initially UK based but likely to move to site in around a yearKey Responsibilities Lead all commissioning activities on site from planning through to project completion. Develop, implement and manage the project commissioning plan. Oversee and mentor commissioning engineers and other direct reports. Manage the...

Learn more

MEP BIM Lead - Data Centre

Added 23/10/2026

MEP BIM Lead - Data CentresLocation: Liverpool Street, LondonSalary: Up to £80,000, dependent on experienceWorking Pattern: 4 days office-based, 1 day working from homeThe OpportunityAn established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced MEP BIM Lead to oversee BIM delivery across several data centre projects from its London office, near Liverpool Street.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong BIM professional with a background in mechanical and electrical building services to take a leading role across multiple large-scale data centre developments. The successful candidate will oversee BIM coordination and delivery, ensuring models are accurate, services are fully...

Learn more

Technical Director (Mech or Elec) - Data Centre

Added 21/10/2026

Technical Director (Mechanical or Electrical - Data Centres)London | Hybrid Working | £100,000 - £120,000 + Bonus + BenefitsAre you a recognised Data Centre design leader looking to take ownership of major mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe?A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking a Technical Director (Mechanical or Electrical) to spearhead the delivery of hyperscale and colocation data centre projects. This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading team delivering some of the most complex and prestigious mission-critical developments currently in the market.The OpportunityWorking at the forefront of the data centre sector, you'll provide technical leadership across large-scale...

Learn more

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Freelance- Data center

Added 02/10/2026

⚡ Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centres | Remote from South Africa 6-Month Freelance Contract | Strong Possibility of Extension | International Projects Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer with Mission Critical or Data Centre design experience looking for your next international project? I'm partnering with one of Ireland's leading MEP consultancies, with around 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe. They are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month freelance contract, with a strong possibility of extension. What's on offer: * 6-month freelance contract * Strong possibility...

Learn more

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Freelance - Data Centre

Added 02/10/2026

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres 6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa | Potential Extension Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with Data Centre or Mission Critical design experience looking for your next international project? We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe. They are looking for a **Mechanical Design Engineer** to join their team on an initial **6-month contract, with a strong opportunity for the contract to be extended**, working fully remotely from South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity...

Learn more

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Added 23/09/2026

⚡ Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres | Remote, South Africa6-Month Contract | Strong Opportunity to Extend Beyond 12 Months | International ProjectsAre you a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with proven hands-on Data Centre design experience looking for your next international project?We're partnering with one of Ireland's leading MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe.They are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong opportunity to extend beyond a year.This is a great opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale and...

Learn more

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data centre

Added 23/09/2026

Mechanical Design Engineer | Data Centres6-Month Contract | Strong potential to extend beyond 1 year | Fully Remote from South AfricaAre you a Mechanical Design Engineer with proven Data Centre experience looking to work on international projects?We're partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of its workload focused on Data Centre projects.You'll support the mechanical design and delivery of complex, large-scale Data Centre projects, working with experienced multidisciplinary teams across various design stages.Requirements:Mechanical Engineering / Building Services qualificationProven Data Centre or Mission Critical experience - essentialStrong HVAC, cooling, chilled water and ventilation knowledgeExperience across concept and...

Learn more

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data centre

Added 23/09/2026

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres 6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with proven Data Centre experience looking for your next international project? We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe. They are looking for a Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract, working remotely from South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale Data Centre projects, collaborate with international engineering teams and gain valuable European project...

Learn more

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data centre

Added 17/09/2026

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres 6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with proven Data Centre experience looking for your next international project? We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe. They are looking for a Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract, working remotely from South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale Data Centre projects, collaborate with international engineering teams and gain valuable European project...

Learn more

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center - Freelance

Added 17/09/2026

Freelance Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centres | Remote, South Africa 6-Month Freelance Contract | International Data Centre Projects Are you a freelance Senior Electrical Engineer with strong Data Centre experience looking for your next international project? We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team on a 6-month freelance contract, working remotely from South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major hyperscale and mission-critical Data Centre projects, while gaining international...

Learn more

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre

Added 17/09/2026

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres | Remote, South Africa Work on Europe's Leading Hyperscale Data Centre Projects - From South Africa Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer with proven Data Centre experience looking for an opportunity to work on major international projects without relocating? We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest and fastest-growing MEP consultancies, an internationally recognised engineering business with 300+ employees and ambitious plans to grow to more than 1,000 professionals globally over the next 3-4 years. With approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centres, this is an opportunity to join a business...

Learn more

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Added 17/09/2026

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres | Remote, South Africa Work on Europe's Most Exciting Hyperscale Data Centre Projects from South Africa If you're an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer with Data Centre experience and you're ready to take your career into the international market, this is an opportunity worth exploring. We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest and most established MEP consultancies, an internationally recognised engineering business with 300+ employees and ambitious plans to grow to more than 1,000 professionals globally over the next 3-4 years. With approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centres, you'll...

Learn more

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data centre

Added 04/09/2026

Freelance Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres Remote | South Africa An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freelance Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering consultancy delivering complex projects within the data centre and mission-critical sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer based in South Africa to work remotely on international data centre projects, contributing directly to the design and delivery of critical mechanical infrastructure. The Role As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical designs, engineering calculations and technical documentation across data centre projects. You...

Learn more

Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centre

Added 28/08/2026

Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres London | Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Ready to work on some of the most exciting data centre projects in the market? We're partnering with a leading international engineering consultancy with a strong global reputation in data centres and mission-critical engineering. This is an opportunity to join a growing team where you'll work on technically challenging, high-profile projects while being supported by a business that genuinely invests in its people. What you'll bring: * Strong Mechanical Building Services Design experience * Proven Data Centre / Mission-Critical experience *...

Learn more
Required for two factor authentication
At least 8 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 special character or number
Your file must be a doc, docx or pdf. No larger than 5MB.