MEP Project Manager - Data Centre, Harlow (Permanent)

DT Source Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Source Limited is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager for a major data centre project in Harlow. You will lead electrical fit-out packages, coordinate with the mechanical team, and drive programme delivery from design through to handover.

The role requires a strong electrical background, data centre or mission-critical project experience, and hands-on leadership of subcontractors and site teams on complex, high-availability environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical or MEP Project Manager.
• Data centre or mission-critical project experience required.
• Strong electrical background with fit-out package delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors and project programmes.
• SMSTS and CSCS Management Card are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and MEP packages through to completion.
• Drive electrical fit-out works in white-space/data halls.
• Oversee programme sequencing and progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Interface between electrical and mechanical packages.

Skills

Electrical

MEP

Project management

Subcontractor management

Programme management

Data centre experience

Education

Electrical or building services qualification

Job description

MEP Project Manager - Data Centre

Location: Harlow

Salary: £80,000-£95,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent - PAYE

Start Date: 1 October 2026

Sector: Data Centres

We are looking for an experienced MEP Project Manager to join a major data centre project in Harlow.

The role is electrically biased, with responsibility for driving the electrical fit-out packages and programme while coordinating closely with the mechanical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical and MEP packages through to completion.
• Drive electrical fit-out works across white-space/data hall areas.
• Manage programme, sequencing and progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Manage the interface between electrical and mechanical packages.
• Coordinate with mechanical teams delivering liquid cooling systems.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design coordination.
• Monitor quality, health and safety and programme performance.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.
• Attend and lead project and coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical or MEP Project Manager.
• Must have previous data centre or mission-critical project experience, including environments such as laboratories.
• Strong electrical background and experience delivering electrical fit-out packages.
• Experience working within white-space/data hall environments.
• Good understanding of mechanical services and MEP coordination.
• Experience managing subcontractors and project programmes.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Management Card.
• Relevant electrical or building services qualification.

Salary: £80,000-£95,000 DOE