MEP Project Manager – Data Centre

Location: Harlow
Salary: £80,000–£95,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent – PAYE
Start Date: 1 October 2026
Sector: Data Centres

We are looking for an experienced MEP Project Manager to join a major data centre project in Harlow.

The role is electrically biased, with responsibility for driving the electrical fit-out packages and programme while coordinating closely with the mechanical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and MEP packages through to completion.
• Drive electrical fit-out works across white-space/data hall areas.
• Manage programme, sequencing and progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Manage the interface between electrical and mechanical packages.
• Coordinate with mechanical teams delivering liquid cooling systems.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design coordination.
• Monitor quality, health and safety and programme performance.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.
• Attend and lead project and coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical or MEP Project Manager.
• Must have previous data centre or mission-critical project experience, including environments such as laboratories.
• Strong electrical background and experience delivering electrical fit-out packages.
• Experience working within white-space/data hall environments.
• Good understanding of mechanical services and MEP coordination.
• Experience managing subcontractors and project programmes.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Management Card.
• Relevant electrical or building services qualification.

Salary: £80,000–£95,000 DOE