Electrical Project / Contracts Manager

James Lewis Recruitment; Ottershaw; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager to manage the electrical works for a major data centre project in Chertsey. This role offers a salary of up to £90,000, along with an electric company car or car allowance, a bonus scheme, and private medical insurance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in running electrical packages, ideally in data centres or other critical environments. This position also offers strong prospects for career development across future phases of critical projects.

Benefits

Electric company car or car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Qualifications

• Proven track record running electrical packages on large-scale MEP or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong subcontractor and interface management skills in complex settings.
• AP/HV experience within live environments is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical package strategy, including planning and sequencing.
• Lead the electrical site team and manage supply chain interactions.
• Drive programme performance with regular updates and tracking.
• Ensure HSEQ standards are maintained with visible safety leadership.
• Oversee procurement processes and ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Electrical package management

HV/LV environments

Subcontractor management

Technical delivery

Client-facing skills

Job description

Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager – Data Centre

Chertsey, Surrey | Up to £90,000 + electric company car / car allowance + bonus + PMI

Permanent | Tier-1 Data Centre Project

If you want to anchor yourself on a flagship data centre while still having long-term career options, this one is worth a look. You’ll be joining a well-established M&E principal contractor with a serious track record in data centres, healthcare, commercial, education and science & technology – the sort of business that wins repeat work because they deliver, look after their people, and invest heavily in training and progression.

A new phase is about to start on a major data centre campus in Chertsey, and they’re looking for an Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager to take ownership of the electrical works from early coordination through to commissioning and handover.

The Project

New phase on a large, live data centre campus in Chertsey

High-spec electrical infrastructure, heavy coordination, and tight programme demands

Multiple future phases and packages expected – offering genuine long-term security

You’ll be embedded with a strong, multi-disciplinary delivery team used to working in critical environments and delivering complex MEP installations to demanding end-users.

The Role

You’ll take full responsibility for the electrical package on the project – combining technical leadership with programme, quality, HSEQ and commercial awareness.

Experience as an AP (Authorised Person) and confidence in HV / LV environments will be a distinct advantage.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own the electrical package strategy – planning, sequencing, resourcing and interface management

Lead the electrical site team and manage the supply chain (specialist subcontractors, vendors, manufacturers)

Drive programme performance : lookaheads, weekly updates, progress tracking and recovery planning where required

Ensure robust HSEQ standards are maintained, with visible safety leadership and up-to-date records

Lead QA: ITPs, inspections, benchmarking, snag / defect management and close-out to client handover standard

Make sure installations are delivered in line with design, spec, client standards and relevant regulations

Take ownership of technical issues : manage RFIs / TQs, design clarifications and close-out with design and client teams

Oversee procurement : take-offs, requisitions, lead times, deliveries and logistics coordination

Compile and review RAMS, keeping them live as methodology and site conditions evolve

Support testing, commissioning, IST and handover, including O&M documentation and completion records

Report into the senior project / contract leadership, flagging key risks, constraints and progress in a clear, solutions-focused way

About You

Proven track record running electrical packages on large-scale MEP or critical infrastructure projects

Data centre experience highly desirable, but candidates from hospitals, pharma, labs, airports or other live critical environments will also be considered

Strong subcontractor and interface management skills in complex, highly coordinated settings

Confident balancing technical delivery with programme, quality, cost and risk

Comfortable client-facing, able to push for close-out while maintaining strong relationships

AP / HV experience within live environments is a strong plus

Why Join?

Drawing on similar roles with this contractor, people tend to stay because :

• They have a strong pipeline of repeat work in data centres and other critical sectors
• There’s a genuine focus on development – from internal technical training to support with higher education and professional accreditation
• Project teams are tight-knit and delivery-focused, with quick decisions and good support from pre-construction, commercial and commissioning specialists
• You’re trusted to run your package properly – with the backing of experienced senior leadership when you need it

Salary & Package

Up to £90,000 basic

Company electric car or car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Long-term opportunity with future phases and progression across a wider critical-projects portfolio

If you’re an experienced Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager looking for a long-term move on a major data centre scheme in Chertsey, this is a strong platform for the next phase of your career