CSA Lead

PE Global; Helsingin seutukunta; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global Recruitment is seeking a CSA Lead to join a major data centre contractor in Helsinki, Finland. The role focuses on leading Civil, Structural and Architectural packages on high-value projects with international coordination and senior-level accountability.

The candidate will oversee CSA delivery from planning through handover, manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure alignment with programmes, budgets and client requirements in a fast-paced European environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in CSA construction delivery, ideally in a senior management or leadership role.
• Strong main contracting background with experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Experience on data centres or other technically complex projects is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction packages and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural and architectural construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of CSA construction packages from planning to completion and handover.
• Manage and coordinate CSA Construction Managers, site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Take overall responsibility for CSA construction activities, ensuring delivery per programmes, budgets and specs.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, short-term programmes and resource plans.
• Collaborate with Project Directors, Project Managers, MEP teams, design consultants and commercial teams for effective coordination.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee QA/QC procedures to meet project specifications and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity and resource allocation.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and construction-related issues.
• Lead progress meetings and report to senior project management.
• Oversee final handover, snagging and commissioning interfaces.

Skills

CSA delivery experience

Main contracting background

Leadership

Communication

International project environment

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Structural Engineering

Job description

PE Global Recruitment is currently recruiting for CSA Lead to join one of Europe's largest and most established data centre construction contractors on major hyperscale data centre developments in Helsinki, Finland.

Our client is a market leader in the delivery of large-scale, technically complex data centre projects across Europe, with an extensive portfolio of ongoing and upcoming developments and a long-term project pipeline extending until at least 2033.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to take a senior leadership role in the delivery of significant Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) packages on high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of CSA construction packages from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Manage and coordinate CSA Construction Managers, site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Take overall responsibility for CSA construction activities, ensuring delivery in accordance with project programmes, budgets and specifications.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, short-term programmes and resource plans.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, MEP teams, design consultants and commercial teams to ensure effective coordination.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control procedures, ensuring works meet project specifications and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity and resource allocation.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical and construction-related issues.
• Lead regular progress meetings and provide updates to senior project management.
• Oversee the completion of CSA works, snagging, commissioning interfaces and final handover.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in CSA construction delivery, ideally within a senior management or leadership position.
• Strong main contracting background with experience delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience on data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial developments or other technically complex projects is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage multiple construction packages, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural and architectural construction methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of construction sequencing, project planning and programme management.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, international project environment.