Electrical Contracts Manager – Harlow
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.
To apply for this job email your details to david@james-lewis.com.