Critical Cooling Project Lead - HVAC / Data Centres
Location: UK, London and South East, South of England or Midlands.
We're growing our critical cooling project delivery capability and looking for a Project Lead to join our UK Services team. This is a hybrid role with UK-wide travel to support delivery of critical infrastructure projects - primarily for data centres.
You'll support a portfolio of small, medium and large cooling projects (up to £2m) involving technologies like chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and in row cooling systems. You'll also support internal teams on liquid cooling technologies and be a key partner in ensuring smooth service delivery across maintenance, breakdown, and modernisation work.
You won't do this alone. You'll join an established Services team with two Project Managers already in post and collaborate closely with field engineers, back office support, and customers. You'll be instrumental in keeping projects on track and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Project Support:
o Support in planning, coordination, and delivery of cooling projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
o Support on projects up to 1-2.5 MW capacity for critical cooling systems.
o Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
* Service Delivery:
o Oversee maintenance and breakdown services for existing contracts.
o Ensure timely and effective on call support for critical cooling systems.
o Monitor service performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
* Technical Support:
o Provide technical expertise on chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and in row cooling systems with support from the cooling expert team.
o Offer advisory support for cooling technologies.
o Assist field technicians and back office staff with troubleshooting and technical/project/service queries.
* Stakeholder Management:
o Work closely with back office teams, field technicians, project managers, and customers to ensure smooth communication and delivery.
o Build strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
What we are looking for
* Cooling Background: A strong technical foundation in refrigeration or critical cooling systems (Chillers, CRAC, CRAH) is essential.
* Project Mindset: Experience supporting projects within data centres or critical infrastructure. If you have the technical cooling knowledge but are looking to transition fully into project support, we want to hear from you.
* Flexibility: This is a UK wide role, typically 50% travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays.
* Communication: Ability to translate technical challenges into clear plans for both engineers and customers.
What we offer you
* Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
* 28 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Employee Share Ownership Programme
* Health & Wellbeing Support OptionsGym Flex
* Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
* Shopping & Dining Discounts
* Learning Portal and more
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