M&E Contracts Manager – Data Centres
Location: Essex (Office Based / Site Travel as Required)
Salary: £90,000 – £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Commission Structure
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
A well-established and growing MEP contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Contracts Manager with a strong background in the data centre sector.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a developing data centre division, reporting directly into the Director, with a clear and structured pathway towards Directorship.
The business is offering the chance to play a key strategic role in shaping and scaling a high-growth division, backed by a strong pipeline of secured work.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and commercial performance of multiple data centre projects, ensuring successful execution from pre-construction through to completion.
This role combines operational leadership, commercial oversight, and client management, with a strong emphasis on driving growth within the data centre sector.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage M&E delivery across data centre projects
Oversee project teams, site managers, and subcontractors
Take responsibility for commercial performance and contract management
Report directly into the Director and support divisional growth strategy
Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget
Drive procurement, variations, and cost control
Support development and expansion of the data centre division
Requirements
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / M&E Contracts Manager
Strong background delivering data centre projects (essential)
Excellent commercial awareness and contract management capability
Experience managing multiple projects and senior site teams
Strong leadership and client-facing skills
Ambition to progress into senior leadership / directorship
What’s on Offer
£90,000 – £95,000 salary
Bonus + commission structure
Clear pathway to Directorship
Opportunity to spearhead a growing data centre division
Senior-level reporting directly into the Director
Long-term career progression within a growing MEP contractor
