James Lewis Recruitment
Harlow, Essex
Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager Data Centre (Harlow, Essex) Up to £70000+ package Package includes: company electric car / car allowance, bonus, PMI James Lewis are assisting a leading, multi-disciplinary Principal Contractor in the appointment of an Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager to join the team on a major data centre project in Harlow, Essex. Our client delivers projects across critical infrastructure (data centres as a key market), plus education, commercial, healthcare and science & technology across London and the South East. They provide an end-to-end service from design, through construction and fit-out, to maintenance and with a strong secured pipeline and repeat campus work, this role offers longevity and genuine job security. The Project You ll be joining a live data centre campus with the current scheme forming the next hall/phase. Works are progressing through the early build stages, with a total program running through to summer 2027, and future phases expected thereafter. The Role This position blends electrical package ownership with strong programme, quality, HSEQ and commercial control. You ll lead the electrical works from pre-construction coordination through installation, testing/commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is on time, to spec, and fully compliant. Key Duties & Responsibilities Full ownership of the Electrical package, including delivery strategy, sequencing and interface management with CSA, commissioning and client teams. Manage and lead the electrical site team and supply chain: subcontractors, vendors and specialists. Drive programme performance: short-term planning, lookaheads, progress reporting, constraints and recovery planning. Commercial and contract management: support tender reviews, manage variations/change, track cost/value, and assist forecasting and payments. Ensure subcontractor compliance with HSEQ; demonstrate safety leadership and maintain site records and reporting. Lead QA: inspections/ITPs, benchmarking, snagging, defects, and close-out. Ensure installations are delivered in line with drawings, specs and standards. Own technical issues: RFIs/TQs, design clarifications and closures with client/design teams. Manage procurement: take-offs, requisitions, lead times, deliveries, materials and logistics. Compile/review RAMS, keep documentation current, and ensure works follow approved methods. Support testing, commissioning, IST and handover, including O&M, training and final documentation. Provide clear reporting into the Project Manager / Contracts Manager on progress, risks and delivery status. About You Proven experience delivering electrical packages on large-scale MEP/critical infrastructure projects (data centre experience preferred). Strong subcontractor management and coordination across complex interfaces and high-spec install works. Confident managing programme and commercial alongside technical delivery. Solutions-led communicator, comfortable with client-facing environments and driving close-out. AP/HV experience is an advantage, particularly in live/sensitive environments. Reward / Options Permanent: up to £90,000 + package (company electric car / car allowance, bonus, PMI)
Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager Data Centre (Harlow, Essex) Up to £70000+ package Package includes: company electric car / car allowance, bonus, PMI James Lewis are assisting a leading, multi-disciplinary Principal Contractor in the appointment of an Electrical Package / Project / Contracts Manager to join the team on a major data centre project in Harlow, Essex. Our client delivers projects across critical infrastructure (data centres as a key market), plus education, commercial, healthcare and science & technology across London and the South East. They provide an end-to-end service from design, through construction and fit-out, to maintenance and with a strong secured pipeline and repeat campus work, this role offers longevity and genuine job security. The Project You ll be joining a live data centre campus with the current scheme forming the next hall/phase. Works are progressing through the early build stages, with a total program running through to summer 2027, and future phases expected thereafter. The Role This position blends electrical package ownership with strong programme, quality, HSEQ and commercial control. You ll lead the electrical works from pre-construction coordination through installation, testing/commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is on time, to spec, and fully compliant. Key Duties & Responsibilities Full ownership of the Electrical package, including delivery strategy, sequencing and interface management with CSA, commissioning and client teams. Manage and lead the electrical site team and supply chain: subcontractors, vendors and specialists. Drive programme performance: short-term planning, lookaheads, progress reporting, constraints and recovery planning. Commercial and contract management: support tender reviews, manage variations/change, track cost/value, and assist forecasting and payments. Ensure subcontractor compliance with HSEQ; demonstrate safety leadership and maintain site records and reporting. Lead QA: inspections/ITPs, benchmarking, snagging, defects, and close-out. Ensure installations are delivered in line with drawings, specs and standards. Own technical issues: RFIs/TQs, design clarifications and closures with client/design teams. Manage procurement: take-offs, requisitions, lead times, deliveries, materials and logistics. Compile/review RAMS, keep documentation current, and ensure works follow approved methods. Support testing, commissioning, IST and handover, including O&M, training and final documentation. Provide clear reporting into the Project Manager / Contracts Manager on progress, risks and delivery status. About You Proven experience delivering electrical packages on large-scale MEP/critical infrastructure projects (data centre experience preferred). Strong subcontractor management and coordination across complex interfaces and high-spec install works. Confident managing programme and commercial alongside technical delivery. Solutions-led communicator, comfortable with client-facing environments and driving close-out. AP/HV experience is an advantage, particularly in live/sensitive environments. Reward / Options Permanent: up to £90,000 + package (company electric car / car allowance, bonus, PMI)
James Lewis Recruitment
Mechanical Supervisor Night Shift (Live School Projects) South East £82,500 per annum (uplifted for night shift) Full-time, Permanent 8:00pm 6:00am 1 Hour Break An opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Project Supervisor to join a growing building services contractor delivering mechanical works on a series of live school projects across the South East. This is a night shift position , working 7:00pm to 3:00am , and offers an uplifted salary of £82,500 to reflect the out-of-hours working pattern. The role involves overseeing mechanical installation teams on site, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and maintaining a consistent link between site activity and project management. You will be working in occupied education environments , so candidates must be able to pass a full DBS check . This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong mechanical background, confident leadership, and the ability to maintain control of the site during out-of-hours works. Key responsibilities include managing mechanical operatives and subcontractors, ensuring progress is aligned to programme, completing daily site reports and safety checks, troubleshooting technical issues, monitoring workmanship against specification, and ensuring that the installation meets the client s expectations for both quality and compliance. To be considered, you should have previous experience supervising mechanical packages on education, healthcare or commercial projects, and be familiar with working in live, sensitive environments. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to enforce high safety standards are essential. You must hold a valid SMSTS (or SSSTS as minimum), CSCS, First Aid, and a full UK driving licence. All offers will be subject to successful completion of an enhanced DBS check. This is a permanent, full-time night shift role with an uplifted salary of £82,500 per annum. Apply today to begin a confidential conversation.
Mechanical Supervisor Night Shift (Live School Projects) South East £82,500 per annum (uplifted for night shift) Full-time, Permanent 8:00pm 6:00am 1 Hour Break An opportunity is available for an experienced Mechanical Project Supervisor to join a growing building services contractor delivering mechanical works on a series of live school projects across the South East. This is a night shift position , working 7:00pm to 3:00am , and offers an uplifted salary of £82,500 to reflect the out-of-hours working pattern. The role involves overseeing mechanical installation teams on site, coordinating subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and maintaining a consistent link between site activity and project management. You will be working in occupied education environments , so candidates must be able to pass a full DBS check . This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong mechanical background, confident leadership, and the ability to maintain control of the site during out-of-hours works. Key responsibilities include managing mechanical operatives and subcontractors, ensuring progress is aligned to programme, completing daily site reports and safety checks, troubleshooting technical issues, monitoring workmanship against specification, and ensuring that the installation meets the client s expectations for both quality and compliance. To be considered, you should have previous experience supervising mechanical packages on education, healthcare or commercial projects, and be familiar with working in live, sensitive environments. Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to enforce high safety standards are essential. You must hold a valid SMSTS (or SSSTS as minimum), CSCS, First Aid, and a full UK driving licence. All offers will be subject to successful completion of an enhanced DBS check. This is a permanent, full-time night shift role with an uplifted salary of £82,500 per annum. Apply today to begin a confidential conversation.
