Site Manager

JD Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

JD Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced M&E Site Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical installation for a major data centre project in Central London. You will drive on-site delivery, manage specialist sub contractors, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and commissioning milestones.

Candidates should have proven data centre or mission-critical project experience and a strong mechanical/electrical qualification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex building services projects on data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong leadership and on-site coordination capabilities with safety and quality focus.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and liaise with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee M&E subcontractors and daily site operations on a data centre site.
• Ensure installations meet design specs, safety, quality and commissioning requirements.
• Run toolbox talks, progress meetings, and maintain site documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site coordination

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or NVQ Level 3+

Job description

We are seeking an experienced M&E Site Manager to oversee the mechanical and electrical site installation for a major, high-profile Data Centre construction project in Central London.

You will be responsible for driving day-to-day on-site delivery, managing specialist subcontractors, ensuring strict compliance with high-tier quality and safety standards, and ensuring critical milestones are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct daily M&E sub-contractor activities and site operations on a mission-critical data centre site.
• Ensure all installations comply with project design specifications, health & safety regulations, quality standards, and commissioning requirements.
• Hold daily/weekly site briefings, toolbox talks, and progress meetings with subcontractors and site supervisors.
• Work closely with the main contractor, client representatives, and design teams to resolve site queries (RFIs) and technical issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including RAMS, daily site logs, inspection reports, and progress records.
• Monitor progress against the project schedule and proactively identify potential delays or site bottlenecks.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven Experience: Strong track record as an M&E Site Manager delivering complex building services projects—prior experience on Data Centres, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or mission-critical infrastructure is strongly preferred.
• Technical Background: Relevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or NVQ Level 3+ equivalent).

Certifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• Black/Gold CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work

Skills

Excellent leadership, communication, and site coordination capabilities with a keen eye for quality control and commissioning procedures.

What Is On Offer

• Competitive base salary tailored to experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (car allowance, pension scheme, private healthcare, and annual bonus potential)
• Long-term job security with a continuous pipeline of critical infrastructure projects
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

If you are a driven M&E Site Manager looking to take ownership of a premier critical infrastructure delivery in Central London, we want to hear from you.