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?
* 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.
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