Architectural Lead

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in data centre industry

Large-scale data centre projects

Collaborative team environment

Career progression and development

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is seeking an experienced CSA Project Manager (Arch) for a major data centre project near Blyth, UK. You will lead a team of package managers, engineers, and construction managers to deliver architectural fitout packages to the highest quality and safety standards.

The role reports to the CSA Lead and requires strong leadership, scheduling, and cost-control skills to deliver on time and within budget while coordinating with MEP and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a main contracting environment.
• Proven experience delivering fitout/architectural works on large-scale projects (data centre or high-tech).
• Strong understanding of architectural finishes, fitouts, and high-spec internal works.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall fitout project cost, schedule, and budgets.
• Lead CSA Fitout work packages: finishes, raised floors, partitions, doors, ceilings, clean rooms, and internal systems.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants for safe, efficient delivery.
• Analyse and track critical milestone activities to prevent delays.
• Review construction proposals, pricing, and scopes of work.
• Lead client meetings and project coordination sessions.
• Monitor costs and report progress; manage procurement and long-lead materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are now seeking an experienced CSA Project Manager (Arch) to join our team on a major Data Centre project, near Blyth, United Kingdom. Reporting to the CSA Lead, this role will be responsible for managing a team of Package Managers, Engineers and Construction Managers in delivering the Architectural (CSA) Fitout packages - including internal architectural finishes, raised floors, partitions, doors, ceilings, clean rooms, and specialist fitout elements - ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall fitout project cost, schedule, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead and oversee all CSA Fitout work packages, including architectural finishes, raised floors, partitions, doors, ceilings, and internal systems.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.
• Analyse, track, and manage critical milestone activities to prevent schedule delays and ensure smooth handover.
• Review and evaluate construction proposals, pricing, and scopes of work for all fitout packages.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings and other project coordination sessions.
• Monitor and report on factors influencing construction costs, preparing detailed cost and progress reports.
• Apply knowledge of construction procurement methods and manage long‑lead materials and fitout equipment deliveries.
• Review, validate, and audit cost estimates and budgets provided by subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Support engineering and design coordination to ensure fitout activities integrate seamlessly with MEP and commissioning phases.
• Track and ensure timely delivery and installation of fitout materials, fixtures, and finishes.
• Oversee quality control and ensure all finishes meet Winthrop and client standards.
• Coordinate and oversee scheduling consultant reviews and programme integration for fitout activities.
• Review and approve invoices, payment applications, and retention payments.
• Oversee project handover and close-out, ensuring completion of all documentation, warranties, and client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, or Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a main contracting environment.
• Proven experience delivering fitout/Architectural works on large-scale projects, ideally within the Data Centre or high-tech industrial sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of architectural finishes, fitouts, and high-spec internal works.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, sequencing, and cost control for fast‑track environments.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other relevant project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate between CSA, MEP, and commissioning teams.
• Commercially astute, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry.
• Working on large scale data centre projects.
• Collaborative team working environments.
• Career progression and development supported.
• Competitive salary packages.

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer