Details:
- Salary: £90,000 - 95,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
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
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Lead and manage M&E delivery across data centre projects
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Oversee project teams, site managers, and subcontractors
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Take responsibility for commercial performance and contract management
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Report directly into the Director and support divisional growth strategy
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Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement
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Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget
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Drive procurement, variations, and cost control
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Support development and expansion of the data centre division
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / M&E Contracts Manager
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Strong background delivering data centre projects (essential)
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Excellent commercial awareness and contract management capability
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Experience managing multiple projects and senior site teams
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Strong leadership and client-facing skills
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Ambition to progress into senior leadership / directorship
What’s on Offer
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£90,000 – £95,000 salary
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Bonus + commission structure
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Clear pathway to Directorship
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Opportunity to spearhead a growing data centre division
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Senior-level reporting directly into the Director
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Long-term career progression within a growing MEP contractor