M&E Package Manager

Recruit-i; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit-i is seeking an experienced M&E Package Manager for a data centre project in the North West of England. This hands-on, site-focused role requires coordinating and delivering mechanical and electrical installation packages, managing specialist contractors, and handling construction interfaces.

You will oversee M&E interfaces, review drawings and RAMS, and ensure safety, quality and programme alignment while maintaining clear client communication and reporting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on management of M&E installation packages on construction or engineering projects.
• Subcontractor management, installation sequencing and site coordination experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and resolve installation issues.
• Delivery-led approach with emphasis on health, safety and quality management.
• Strong communication and coordination across multiple trades and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage client expectations and to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for delivery of M&E installation packages aligned with programme and safety standards.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors, site supervisors and installation teams.
• Oversee interfaces between mechanical and electrical works including ventilation and power systems.
• Review installation drawings, RAMS, technical submissions and readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commercial and commissioning teams to resolve queries.
• Monitor progress, report clearly and escalate risks to programme and quality.
• Maintain inspection/test plans, QA records, snag lists and handover docs.
• Support sequencing, material availability, commissioning readiness and testing.
• Act as main client liaison, managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report to directors on status and protection of commercial interests.

Skills

Hands-on M&E management

Subcontractor management

Interpret technical drawings

Delivery, safety, quality

Communication across trades

Client relationship management

Job description

M&E Package Manager

Data Centre Project North West England

Sector

Data Centres / Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Employment

Contract

Start / duration

ASAP

The opportunity

Recruit-i is working with an established specialist engineering and critical infrastructure delivery business to identify an experienced M&E Package Manager for a data centre project in North West England. This is a hands-on, site-focused position involving the coordination and delivery of mechanical and electrical installation packages, specialist contractors and construction interfaces.

Key responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for delivery of assigned M&E installation packages in line with programme, safety and quality requirements.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors, site supervisors and installation teams, monitoring resources and productivity.
• Oversee interfaces between mechanical and electrical works, potentially including ventilation, HVAC, cooling, pipework, containment and critical power systems, subject to the confirmed package scope.
• Review installation drawings, specifications, RAMS, technical submissions and construction readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commercial and commissioning teams to resolve technical queries and constraints.
• Monitor progress, maintain clear reporting and escalates risks affecting programme, resources or quality.
• Ensure inspection and test plans, installation quality records, snagging and completion documentation are maintained.
• Support installation sequencing, material availability, commissioning readiness, testing and handover.
• Act as the main point of contact for client, setting and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report to company directors on the status of each job, ensuring client expectations are being met and that the business remains commercially protected.

Essential experience

• Proven hands-on management of mechanical and/or electrical installation packages on significant construction or engineering projects.
• Strong subcontractor management, installation sequencing and site coordination experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and lead practical resolution of installation issues.
• A delivery-led approach with sound health, safety and quality management skills.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple trades and contractors.
• Proven ability to manage client expectations and to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams.

Desirable experience

• Data centres or other mission-critical facilities, including complex plant and services infrastructure.
• HVAC, ventilation, chilled-water/cooling systems, critical power or related M&E disciplines.
• Commissioning, integrated systems testing and formal project handover.
• Relevant mechanical/electrical/building services qualification, SMSTS and appropriate CSCS certification.

Candidate profile

We welcome applications from experienced Package Managers, M&E Construction Managers and practical Mechanical or Electrical Project Managers who are comfortable owning on-site delivery. Experience from pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, healthcare or energy infrastructure projects may be transferable where the candidate has demonstrable complex installation responsibilities.

Items to confirm with the client

• Exact project location, reporting line and contracting structure.
• Mechanical, electrical or integrated M&E scope; package value and interfaces.
• Direct labour versus specialist subcontractor management responsibilities.
• Site attendance, remuneration, engagement type, IR35 status (if contract), start date and expected duration.
• Whether prior data centre experience is mandatory; commissioning and commercial responsibilities.