Critical Cooling Project Manager

Schneider Electric North America; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy management firm is seeking a Critical Cooling Project Manager to join the UK Services team to manage critical cooling projects across the UK. This hybrid role requires experience in cooling systems and project management, focusing on data centres. You'll oversee service delivery, coordinate maintenance, and engage with internal teams and clients. Offers competitive salary, bonus scheme, and various benefits including health and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in refrigeration or critical cooling systems is essential.
• Experience managing projects within data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Comfortable with 50% travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support in planning and delivery of cooling projects from initiation to completion.
• Oversee maintenance and breakdown services for existing contracts.
• Provide technical expertise on chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and in-row cooling systems.

Skills

Technical background in cooling systems

Project management experience

Communication skills

Ability to manage stakeholders

Job description

Critical Cooling Project Manager - HVAC / Data Centres

Location - UK, London and South East or Telford.

We’re growing our critical cooling project delivery capability and looking for a Project Manager to join our UK Services team. This hybrid role is based out of Hatfield or Telford, with UK‑wide travel to support delivery of critical infrastructure projects – primarily for data centres.

You’ll manage a portfolio of small, medium and large cooling projects (up to £2m) involving technologies such as 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're not 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.

This role suits someone with a strong technical background in cooling systems and experience managing projects in a data centre or critical environment. We’re open to profiles with transferable project management skills from refrigeration or HVAC sectors.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management:
  • Support in planning, coordination, and delivery of cooling projects from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Support on projects up to 10–20MW capacity for critical cooling systems.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
• Service Delivery:
  • Oversee maintenance and breakdown services for existing contracts.
  • Ensure timely and effective on‑call support for critical cooling systems.
  • Monitor service performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Technical Support:
  • Provide technical expertise on chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and in‑row cooling systems with support from the cooling expert team.
  • Offer advisory support for cooling technologies.
  • Assist field technicians and back‑office staff with troubleshooting and technical/project/service queries.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Work closely with back‑office teams, field technicians, project managers, and customers to ensure smooth communication and delivery.
  • 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 managing projects within data centres or critical infrastructure. If you have technical cooling knowledge but are looking to transition fully into project management, we want to hear from you.
• Flexibility: This is a UK‑wide role. While we embrace hybrid working from our Hatfield or Telford hubs, you should be comfortable with roughly 50% travel to sites, including occasional overnight stays.
• Communication: The 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, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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