Project Manager nVent Data Center Solutions in City of London

Overview

Join to apply for the Project Manager nVent Data Solutions role at nVent. Project Manager oversees the deployment of the company’s high‑density cooling and intelligent PDU solutions in client data centers across Europe. This role is accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction. It involves detailed planning, coordination of internal and external resources, on‑site supervision of installation activities, and proactive issue resolution.

Project Planning & Initiation

• Upon project kick‑off (typically after contract signature), develop a comprehensive project plan outlining all tasks, timeline, and responsible parties.
• Define the scope and objectives clearly and conduct kickoff meetings with internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, logistics) and any external contractors to establish roles and expectations.
• Ensure all necessary permits or site access arrangements are accounted for in advance.

Resource & Schedule Management

• Coordinate the manufacturing and delivery schedule of HDLC equipment (CDUs, racks, PDUs) with the company’s supply chain to align with the installation timeline.
• Book and manage field resources – for example, schedule certified installation partners for plumbing and electrical work on‑site during specified windows.
• Maintain a master schedule and track progress daily, adjusting tasks as needed to accommodate any delays or accelerations, and communicate changes promptly to all stakeholders.

Budget Tracking & Reporting

• Manage the project budget, which includes equipment costs, labor, travel, and contingency for any unexpected work.
• Track expenditures and labor hours against the budget plan and approve contractor invoices or change orders in line with contractual terms.
• Keep the customer informed with periodic progress reports and budget status updates, building trust through transparency.

On‑Site Coordination & Supervision

• Be on‑site (or ensure a qualified site manager is present) during critical installation phases.
• Coordinate the activities of various crews – mechanical installers, electrical teams, IT teams – to prevent conflicts and downtime.
• Verify that the installation follows the design documents and data center protocols, ensuring correct pipe routing, valve placements, and power cable ratings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer’s site manager, providing updates and handling any requests on‑site.

Quality Assurance, Testing & Handover

• Oversee the commissioning process, arrange for a factory‑trained field engineer to conduct equipment startup, calibrate sensors, and run initial test cycles.
• Supervise integrated testing – such as ensuring the CDU communicates with the building management system, and that failover scenarios (pump redundancy, power fail scenarios) are tested.
• Address deficiencies by assigning tasks to the appropriate team.
• Lead the handover meeting with the customer, walk them through the installed system, review the training documents, and ensure they sign off on acceptance.
• Document the project closure with lessons learned and archive all project documents for future reference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management; PMP certification or similar is a plus.
• Ideally, 5+ years managing complex technical installations, preferably in data center or critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience with cooling/HVAC or electrical installation projects strongly preferred.
• Excellent project management skills (scheduling, budgeting, risk management), strong leadership and communication abilities, and familiarity with data center safety and operational standards.
• Ability to travel within Europe to project sites as the need arises.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other European languages is advantageous for local site coordination.

Benefits & Company Information

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day.
• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world’s most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes.
• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work; we encourage and support philanthropic activities worldwide.
• Core values: Innovative & adaptable, dedicated to absolute integrity, customer first, respectful and team oriented, optimistic and energizing, accountable for performance.
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Location

London, England, United Kingdom