Construction Manager

context recruitment; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for data centre projects in Longcross. The role involves overseeing the delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managing similar projects, excellent leadership skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary, up to £85,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects, ideally within data centres or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of M&E systems, structural works, and fit-out phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site delivery of data centre construction projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues.
• Monitor health and safety compliance across all phases of construction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant construction qualifications and certifications (e.g.SMSTS, CSCS, NEBOSH)

Job description

Overview

Construction Manager - Data Centre Projects

Salary: Up to £85,000, depending on experience

Working Arrangement: On-site in Longcross

We're proud to be partnering with a leading Data Centre Provider to recruit an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of major infrastructure projects across their portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the forefront of digital infrastructure, where you'll play a key role in managing complex construction programmes from inception through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site delivery of data centre construction projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues
• Monitor health and safety compliance across all phases of construction
• Review and manage project documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, and progress reports
• Ensure alignment with technical specifications and regulatory requirements
• Support commissioning and handover processes, ensuring operational readiness

Required experience

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects, ideally within data centres, critical infrastructure, or high-tech environments
• Strong understanding of M&E systems, structural works, and fit-out phases
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery
• Relevant construction qualifications and certifications (e.g.SMSTS, CSCS, NEBOSH)

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-growth organisation delivering some of the most advanced facilities in the UK. If you're ready to take the next step in your construction career and work on cutting-edge projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Paying up to £85,000, depending on experience.

Based on-site in Longcross