Data Centre M&E Project Lead (Client-Side)

Eden Brown; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead construction and retrofit initiatives within a major data centre environment near Liverpool. The role focuses on delivering phased expansions while maintaining live operations, safety, and strict SLA compliance.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, engage with client-side stakeholders, and report progress, risks, and opportunities. This is a long-term, on-site opportunity outside IR35 with UK-based candidates expected to conduct

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex construction/expansion projects in live data centres.
• Strong governance, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• MEP expertise with electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems is essential.
• Ability to coordinate contractors/consultants and manage cost/time trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and oversight of build and retrofitting activities in data centre infrastructure.
• Review construction/project drawings; prepare scope proposals and capital requests; ensure commissioning plans and quality control.
• Record and report key metrics to team members and management; support operational procedures and maintenance initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive root-cause analysis for equipment failures; manage vendor/contractor turnovers.
• Identify gaps, opportunities to expedite programs, and communicate blockers with recommended actions.
• Represent the client and maintain focus on cost, time, and safety; ensure alignment with company strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data centre experience

Project management

Risk management

Communication

On-site

MEP background

Contractor management

Audit trails

Report blockers

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Eden Brown is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead construction and retrofit initiatives within a major data centre environment near Liverpool. The role focuses on delivering phased expansions while maintaining live operations, safety, and strict SLA compliance.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, engage with client-side stakeholders, and report progress, risks, and opportunities. This is a long-term, on-site opportunity outside IR35 with UK-based candidates expected to conduct