Head of Projects - Data Centre M&E Lead | £5k Car Allowance

James Lewis Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Profit share

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking a Senior/Head of Projects to lead delivery across live data centre sites around the M25. You’ll own the client-facing delivery, manage small works up to £50k and large schemes up to £2m, and drive profitability with a principal contractor approach.

You’ll be based from the Essex office with weekly site visits; this is a non-remote role and involves line management of one to two Project Managers and close collaboration with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ data centre experience.
• Experience delivering projects as principal contractor directly for the client.
• Strong PM experience in data centre, critical infrastructure or mission-critical environments.
• Mechanical or electrical background with ability to discuss with clients and engineers.
• Comfortable managing both small works and projects up to £2m.
• Experience managing programme, procurement, labour, subcontractors, site delivery, and handover.
• Willingness to travel around the M25 and weekly Essex office visits.
• No hybrid/remote working acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across live data centre and critical infrastructure environments.
• Manage a mix of small works, technical upgrades and larger M&E projects up to £2m.
• Operate as the senior client-facing lead across allocated projects.
• Manage projects directly for end clients, FM providers, data centre operators, OEMs and critical infrastructure clients.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical works, depending on your own technical background.
• Manage one or two Project Managers and ensure accountability.
• Drive programme, procurement, subcontractors, labour, technical information, permits, access and project close-out.
• Review scopes, RAMS, drawings, technical submissions, programme requirements and commercial risks.
• Hold project teams, subcontractors and suppliers accountable for actions, deadlines and quality.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, site teams, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Manage live environment risks, shutdowns, access constraints, critical systems and procedures.
• Identify and manage change, variations, risk, margin and profitability.
• Produce clear project reports, commercial updates, programme forecasts and risk registers.
• Support client development and help grow the project pipeline.
• Leverage data centre relationships to open doors and grow business.
• Target around £3m turnover in year one, £5m+ thereafter.
• Maintain high standards around H&S, quality, communication, and client confidence.

Skills

Data centre delivery

Client-facing leadership

Project management

Contracting

Stakeholder management

Job description

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking a Senior/Head of Projects to lead delivery across live data centre sites around the M25. You’ll own the client-facing delivery, manage small works up to £50k and large schemes up to £2m, and drive profitability with a principal contractor approach.

You’ll be based from the Essex office with weekly site visits; this is a non-remote role and involves line management of one to two Project Managers and close collaboration with clients and vendors.