Data Centre Technical Project Manager (MEP)

Salary: £60,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong MEP expertise.
• We require experience in hyperscale data centres, mission critical environments, and high-density compute infrastructure.
• We need someone who can review MEP designs and interpret electrical single line diagrams.
• We require the ability to assess redundancy strategies and validate commissioning outcomes.
• We are seeking a technically credible project leader who can challenge technical decisions throughout project delivery.
• Experience with critical power, cooling, and supporting infrastructure systems is required.
• The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining control of timelines, deliverables, and technical detail.

Responsibilities:

• We own the technical delivery and operational readiness of AI cluster expansion projects from build through to handover.
• We act as the key interface between construction, commissioning, engineering, and operations teams.
• We provide MEP subject matter expertise across critical power, cooling, and supporting infrastructure systems.
• We review and interpret MV/LV Single Line Diagrams and validate electrical distribution topologies from utility intake through to IT load.
• We verify N, N1, and 2N redundancy philosophies and maintain A/B path segregation throughout the electrical distribution architecture.
• We support design reviews and identify potential single points of failure, maintenance isolation risks, and operational constraints.
• We review commissioning procedures, energisation plans, and integrated systems testing activities.
• We ensure all infrastructure is operationally ready for day one, including people, processes, suppliers, assets, and documentation.
• We support design and construction activities with an operations-first and maintainability-focused mindset.
• We oversee activities impacting live environments and minimise operational disruption.
• We manage technical risks, dependencies, and issues, ensuring early visibility and effective resolution.
• We drive project delivery across multiple contractors, vendors, and stakeholder groups.
• We lead site acceptance activities, infrastructure handovers, and final sign-off processes.
• We ensure all documentation, compliance requirements, as-built records, and quality standards are achieved.
• We support the deployment of high-density AI compute environments and associated cooling technologies.
• We drive resolution of technical, quality, equipment, and process-related issues.
• We run project meetings, track milestones, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders.
• We capture lessons learned and continuously improve project delivery and handover processes.

Technologies:

• AI
• Support
• Project Manager

More:

We are supporting the delivery and operational readiness of a major AI Cluster Data Centre Expansion in Northern Ireland on an immediate-start contract with a competitive day rate. This role sits within a hyperscale, mission-critical environment and focuses on high-density compute infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on maintainability, commissioning, handover readiness, and operational excellence.

last updated 35 week of 2026