Assistant Project Manager - Data Centers

Climate17; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support high-performance construction projects with 50% travel. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 5 years of project management or engineering experience, with at least 2 years in data center projects. Responsibilities include project planning, subcontractor coordination, and ensuring quality across multiple trades. Attractive benefits include performance bonuses and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Above Market pay performance bonuses

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Generous paid time off

Growth-focused culture with mentoring

Qualifications

• 5 years of Project Management or Project Engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of data center or mission-critical project experience.
• Consistent job tenure and exposure to multiple trades and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and field execution across multiple trades.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Travel regularly to job sites (approx. 50% travel).
• Collaborate with teams and clients to maintain transparency, safety, and quality.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Mission-Critical Construction (50% Travel)

We’re looking for a proactive Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of high-performance data center, industrial, and energy projects. This role is ideal for someone ready to level up their project management career while working on technically demanding, cross-trade builds.

What You’ll Do:

• Support project planning, scheduling, and budget tracking
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and field execution across multiple trades
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Travel regularly to job sites (approx. 50% travel) to ensure on-time, on-budget progress
• Collaborate with teams and clients to maintain transparency, safety, and quality

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 5 years in Project Management or Project Engineering
• At least 2 years of data center or mission-critical project experience
• Consistent job tenure and exposure to multiple trades and building systems
• Skilled in project tools like Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam
• Strong communicator and team collaborator

Why Join Us:

• Above Market pay performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution and generous paid time off
• Growth-focused culture with mentoring from senior leadership