Data Center Project Manager

Job Description

Data Center Project Manager

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Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

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About the Opportunity

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Our client is a leading organization operating within the mission-critical infrastructure sector and is continuing to expand its data center project delivery team across the UK.

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Due to continued growth and an increasing project pipeline, we are seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale data center projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing business delivering technically complex, high-value projects across one of the world's fastest-growing sectors.

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The Role

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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple work-streams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements.

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You will work closely with engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, commissioning, and client teams while maintaining oversight of project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage the delivery of data center construction projects from inception through to completion.

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• Develop and maintain project programs, schedules, and resource plans.

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• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning activities.

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• Monitor project progress and ensure key milestones are achieved.

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• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.

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• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.

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• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and external stakeholders.

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• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management and clients.

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• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and quality requirements.

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• Review project documentation, technical drawings, and design changes.

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• Support procurement activities, including contractor selection and package management.

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• Oversee change management processes and manage variations throughout the project lifecycle.

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• Support testing, commissioning, and final project handover activities.

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• Ensure contractual obligations and project deliverables are achieved.

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Required Experience

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.

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• 5+ years of project management experience within the construction, infrastructure, building services, or mission-critical sectors.

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• Previous experience delivering data center projects is highly desirable.

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• Experience managing large, technically complex projects.

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• Strong understanding of project planning and scheduling.

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• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across different business functions.

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• Excellent commercial awareness and budget management skills.

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• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

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• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

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• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

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Preferred Experience

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Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

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• Data centers

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• Mission-critical infrastructure

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• M&E construction

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• Building services

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• Critical power systems

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• HVAC systems

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Technical Knowledge

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Experience with the following would be beneficial:

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• UPS systems

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• MV and LV electrical systems

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• Backup generators

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• Chillers and cooling systems

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• BMS systems

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What's on Offer?

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• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

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• Private healthcare

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• Pension scheme

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• Hybrid working model

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• Career progression opportunities

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• Exposure to large-scale, high-profile data center developments

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• Ongoing professional development and training

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• Opportunity to work within one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK

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If you're looking to develop your career within the rapidly expanding data center sector and want to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects across London and the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

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