Data Center Site Manager – High-Stakes (Outside IR35)

Vantage Consulting Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting Limited in Manchester seeks a sharp, high-energy Site Manager to own the on-site footprint of a data center project, coordinating elite engineering subcontractors and leading the technical commissioning of critical infrastructure.

This eight-month contract, outside IR35, pays £450-£550 per day for a role where downtime isn’t an option, with the site transitioning from pre-ops to a live data centre environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data center projects on-site.
• Strong understanding of site safety and operational standards.
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and vendors during commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Own the site: act as on-site authority for client operations and safety.
• Oversee the rollout and testing of high-density electrical systems, UPS, switchgear, cooling, and generators.
• Coordinate with master consultants, main contractors, and installers.
• Drive the project from pre-ops to live data center operations.

Skills

Site management

HSE compliance

Vendor management

Commissioning

Tools

Electrical systems

Job description

Vantage Consulting Limited in Manchester seeks a sharp, high-energy Site Manager to own the on-site footprint of a data center project, coordinating elite engineering subcontractors and leading the technical commissioning of critical infrastructure.

This eight-month contract, outside IR35, pays £450-£550 per day for a role where downtime isn’t an option, with the site transitioning from pre-ops to a live data centre environment.