Data Centre Electrical Project Lead

Fawkes and Reece; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager for a £97m data centre project in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves overseeing the full electrical delivery, managing large teams, and ensuring compliance with critical standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in data centres, strong technical skills, and leadership capabilities. Competitive salary up to £120K, with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Industry leading benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major electrical packages within mission critical data centres.
• Strong technical grounding in high-voltage/low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, containment, and commissioning.
• Ability to lead teams and maintain high performance under demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete electrical package from design development to commissioning.
• Lead project engineers and supervisors on large-scale M&E installations.
• Ensure compliance with Tier III/IV data centre standards.

Skills

Leadership capability

Technical grounding in electrical systems

Commercial acumen

Solutions-focused mindset

Job description

A leading M&E contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager for a £97m data centre project in Hemel Hempstead. This role involves overseeing the full electrical delivery, managing large teams, and ensuring compliance with critical standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in data centres, strong technical skills, and leadership capabilities. Competitive salary up to £120K, with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities are offered.