Senior Data Centre Project Lead – Hyperscale & Colocation

Mott MacDonald Group; Aragón; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Spain seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data centre construction projects, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and guiding project teams through complex delivery.

You will manage delivery across quality, programme, commercial outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction, leading reporting, risk management and procurement strategies.

Fluent English and native Spanish are required, with flexibility to travel across Spain and Europe; a hybrid working model is supported.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing major construction projects within data centre, mission-critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or other highly technical environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading large project teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Proven track record delivering projects with substantial capital values.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including NEC, FIDIC or equivalent contract forms.
• Experience working directly with global clients, contractors and consultants.
• Knowledge of commissioning and handover processes within mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex hyperscale and colocation data centre construction projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and construction management resources.
• Oversee contractor performance, project governance and construction execution strategies.
• Manage client relationships and act as a primary point of contact for project matters.
• Lead project reporting, risk management, change control and commercial oversight.
• Review and challenge contractor schedules, methodologies and performance metrics.
• Support procurement strategies and contract administration activities.
• Mentor junior project management staff and contribute to team development.
• Resolve complex technical, commercial and stakeholder issues.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Client engagement

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Spanish (native)

English (fluent)

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Chartered professional accreditation desirable

Job description

Mott MacDonald in Spain seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data centre construction projects, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and guiding project teams through complex delivery.

You will manage delivery across quality, programme, commercial outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction, leading reporting, risk management and procurement strategies.

Fluent English and native Spanish are required, with flexibility to travel across Spain and Europe; a hybrid working model is supported.