Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager – Data Centre

Chertsey, Surrey | Up to £90,000 + electric company car / car allowance + bonus + PMI

Permanent | Tier-1 Data Centre Project

If you want to anchor yourself on a flagship data centre while still having long-term career options, this one is worth a look. You’ll be joining a well-established M&E principal contractor with a serious track record in data centres, healthcare, commercial, education and science & technology – the sort of business that wins repeat work because they deliver, look after their people, and invest heavily in training and progression.

A new phase is about to start on a major data centre campus in Chertsey, and they’re looking for an Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager to take ownership of the electrical works from early coordination through to commissioning and handover.

The Project

New phase on a large, live data centre campus in Chertsey
High-spec electrical infrastructure, heavy coordination, and tight programme demands
Multiple future phases and packages expected – offering genuine long-term security

You’ll be embedded with a strong, multi-disciplinary delivery team used to working in critical environments and delivering complex MEP installations to demanding end-users.

The Role

You’ll take full responsibility for the electrical package on the project – combining technical leadership with programme, quality, HSEQ and commercial awareness.

Experience as an AP (Authorised Person) and confidence in HV/LV environments will be a distinct advantage.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own the electrical package strategy – planning, sequencing, resourcing and interface management
Lead the electrical site team and manage the supply chain (specialist subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers)
Drive programme performance: lookaheads, weekly updates, progress tracking and recovery planning where required
Ensure robust HSEQ standards are maintained, with visible safety leadership and up-to-date records
Lead QA: ITPs, inspections, benchmarking, snag/defect management and close-out to client handover standard
Make sure installations are delivered in line with design, spec, client standards and relevant regulations
Take ownership of technical issues: manage RFIs/TQs, design clarifications and close-out with design and client teams
Oversee procurement: take-offs, requisitions, lead times, deliveries and logistics coordination
Compile and review RAMS, keeping them live as methodology and site conditions evolve
Support testing, commissioning, IST and handover, including O&M documentation and completion records
Report into the senior project/contract leadership, flagging key risks, constraints and progress in a clear, solutions-focused way

About You

Proven track record running electrical packages on large-scale MEP or critical infrastructure projects
Data centre experience highly desirable, but candidates from hospitals, pharma, labs, airports or other live critical environments will also be considered
Strong subcontractor and interface management skills in complex, highly coordinated settings
Confident balancing technical delivery with programme, quality, cost and risk
Comfortable client-facing, able to push for close-out while maintaining strong relationships
AP / HV experience within live environments is a strong plus

Why Join?

Drawing on similar roles with this contractor, people tend to stay because:

They have a strong pipeline of repeat work in data centres and other critical sectors
There’s a genuine focus on development – from internal technical training to support with higher education and professional accreditation
Project teams are tight-knit and delivery-focused, with quick decisions and good support from pre-construction, commercial and commissioning specialists
You’re trusted to run your package properly – with the backing of experienced senior leadership when you need it

Salary & Package

Up to £90,000 basic
Company electric car or car allowance
Bonus scheme
Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Long-term opportunity with future phases and progression across a wider critical-projects portfolio

If you’re an experienced Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager looking for a long-term move on a major data centre scheme in Chertsey, this is a strong platform for the next phase of your career.

James Lewis Recruitment

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