Project Manager - M&E

Freelance Project Manager Data Centre

Location: Slough
Contract Type: Freelance / Outside IR35 (subject to assessment)
Project: New-Build Data Centre (M&E Delivery)
Duration: 12 months (with potential extension)
Reporting to: Senior Project Manager / Operations Manager

Overview

TXM recuit are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to support the delivery of a major new-build mission-critical data centre project in Slough for a sub contractor. The role is focused on managing Mechanical & Electrical packages, coordinating site activities, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

This is a fast-paced, high-value engineering environment requiring strong leadership, technical capability, and excellent stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record delivering M&E packages on hyperscale or enterprise data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of M&E works on a live data centre construction site.

• Drive project programme, sequencing and short-term planning to meet critical milestones.

• Manage coordination between Mechanical & electrical contactors.

• Work closely with design teams to review drawings, resolve issues and manage design changes.

• Ensure all installations meet the companys and client technical standards, specifications and QA requirements.

• Lead the commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST) process alongside specialist teams.

• Manage subcontractors, supervisors and site teams to ensure efficient and safe site operations.

• Chair site coordination meetings and progress reviews.

• Ensure installation works are properly resourced and materials are available in line with programme.

• Proactively identify and resolve on-site issues, clashes or delays.

• Review RAMS, permits and H&S documentation.

• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, statutory requirements and project protocols.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering M&E projects for main contractors or specialist building services contractors.

• Previous data centre experience is essential (hyperscale preferred).

• Strong technical understanding of electrical distribution, cooling systems, UPS, generators, containment and critical infrastructure.

• Experience working with mission-critical commissioning processes (e.g. IST Levels 1 5).

• Excellent organisational and programme management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a high-pressure, fast-track environment.

• Strong communication, reporting and stakeholder management abilities.

• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of operating with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (preferred).

• SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification.

• CSCS Manager card.

• First Aid at work

• Commissioning or mission-critical certification (desirable).
  
  if you ae intersted in this role and would like more information please call chris on (phone number removed) or Click apply.