Evergreen Talent Group · 24 September 2026
Data centre projects run to fixed energisation dates in live, high-consequence environments. Interviewers want evidence that you can deliver under that pressure safely and to specification.
Know the project
Who the client and contractor are, and the size and phase of the project
Which package or system the role covers
Whether the role is permanent, contract or rotation, and what that involves
Prepare three project stories
Pick three projects that best match the role. For each, be ready to explain the situation, what you did, and the result. Include one where something went wrong and how you recovered it.
Expect questions on
Safe systems of work, permits and working near live systems
Coordinating with other trades, the client and commissioning agents
Managing programme pressure without cutting corners
The systems you know: critical power, cooling, BMS or controls
Ask good questions
Ask about the team you would join, the programme and the next phase. It shows you are thinking about delivery, not just the offer.
