M&E Contracts Manager - Data Centres

M&E Contracts Manager – Data Centres

Location: Essex (Office Based / Site Travel as Required)
Salary: £90,000 – £95,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Commission Structure
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing MEP contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Contracts Manager with a strong background in the data centre sector.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a developing data centre division, reporting directly into the Director, with a clear and structured pathway towards Directorship.

The business is offering the chance to play a key strategic role in shaping and scaling a high-growth division, backed by a strong pipeline of secured work.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and commercial performance of multiple data centre projects, ensuring successful execution from pre-construction through to completion.

This role combines operational leadership, commercial oversight, and client management, with a strong emphasis on driving growth within the data centre sector.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage M&E delivery across data centre projects

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Oversee project teams, site managers, and subcontractors

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Take responsibility for commercial performance and contract management

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Report directly into the Director and support divisional growth strategy

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Manage client relationships and stakeholder engagement

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Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget

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Drive procurement, variations, and cost control

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Support development and expansion of the data centre division

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / M&E Contracts Manager

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Strong background delivering data centre projects (essential)

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Excellent commercial awareness and contract management capability

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Experience managing multiple projects and senior site teams

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Strong leadership and client-facing skills

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Ambition to progress into senior leadership / directorship

What’s on Offer

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£90,000 – £95,000 salary

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Bonus + commission structure

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Clear pathway to Directorship

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Opportunity to spearhead a growing data centre division

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Senior-level reporting directly into the Director

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Long-term career progression within a growing MEP contractor
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed