Senior Project Manager – Data Centre Construction

Overview

In this Senior Project Manager role, you will lead large-scale, ground-up data centre projects for prominent tech clients across the UK. You’ll own delivery from inception to commissioning, shaping governance, scope, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll drive quality, safety, cost and performance targets while managing client communications and project finances. This is a chance to influence major data centre developments within a supportive, inclusive firm that values impact and career growth.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• inclusive culture
• opportunity to affect change
• great place to work
• support for professional growth

Responsibilities

• Advise on project conception and delivery approaches to meet client objectives
• Define overall success criteria including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
• Plan and manage quality, safety, health and environment aspects
• Establish project governance, processes and systems
• Produce detailed project plans and manage resources and procurement
• Lead cross-functional project teams and monitor performance via KPIs
• Oversee change control and project finances
• Manage client communications and reporting; interface with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle
• Support staff development and knowledge capture; promote internal process improvements
• Ensure timely invoicing and use of financial management systems (FMS) to track project status

Key requirements

• Data Centre Design and Development
• Data Centre Management
• Data Centre Construction
• Construction Engineering
• Tenant Liaison/coordination
• 5-10 years of project management experience, preferably in digital/data centres
• Professionally qualified in construction, project management, engineering, or architecture
• Understanding of full project lifecycle from conception through operation and review
• Strong knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and techniques
• Experience in construction environments (residential, office, fit-outs, health & education)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent communication
• Leadership and team facilitation
• Stakeholder management
• Project governance and KPI management
• Budgeting and financial monitoring (FMS)
• Change control processes

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