Senior M&E Project Lead – Data Centre & Industrial

JD Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Exposure to complex flagship projects

Job summary

JD Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to lead high-value mechanical and electrical installation projects from concept to completion in a on-site role in Greater London.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of M&E installations across commercial and industrial schemes, including data centre fit-outs, delivering safely and on budget while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an M&E Project Manager delivering large-scale commercial/industrial schemes.
• Data centre fit-outs or critical infrastructure experience is highly advantageous.
• HND or Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, or a trade background equivalent.
• Design capability or design review experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills with senior client management on site.
• Valid CSCS Black Card, SMSTS and relevant professional memberships (e.g., CIBSE, IET, APM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and oversee all on-site M&E operational activities, ensuring on-time delivery to specification and budget.
• Act as primary on-site contact for clients, main contractors, sub-contractors and consultants; drive progress meetings.
• Review M&E designs, drawings and specs; coordinate spatial requirements, value engineering and buildability checks on site.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and quality standards across installation phases; ensure regulatory compliance and commissioning procedures.
• Manage project valuations, variations, sub-contractor accounts, supply chain scheduling and progress reporting with the commercial team.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, sign-off and handover for complex M&E systems to ensure seamless client readiness.

Skills

M&E project management

Client management

Commercial awareness

On-site leadership

Education

HND/Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

JD Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to lead high-value mechanical and electrical installation projects from concept to completion in a on-site role in Greater London.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of M&E installations across commercial and industrial schemes, including data centre fit-outs, delivering safely and on budget while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction.