Construction Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Consultancy in Harlow is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead key packages on a major £100m+ data centre development. You will drive internal fit-out activities, coordinate multiple trades and ensure safety, quality and programme discipline on site.

The role requires strong leadership of subcontractors, proactive issue resolution and excellent communication. Weekend rota flexibility is expected to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex new-build projects.
• Strong internal fit-out experience including drylining/white walling.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades.
• Data centre or critical environment experience essential.
• Willingness to support weekend working.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction packages through the internal fit-out phase, including 6-metre-high white walling.
• Coordinate subcontractors, specialist trades and site activities.
• Lead daily activity briefings and maintain clear communication across packages.
• Conduct regular site walk-rounds, monitoring progress and identifying potential issues.
• Manage site logistics, including sequencing, deliveries, access and material flow.
• Monitor programme progress and address delays or constraints.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and welfare in line with CDM and project requirements.
• Work with wider teams to ensure effective interface management.
• Participate in weekend working rota when required.

Skills

Construction management

Internal fit-out

Drylining

White walling

Team leadership

Health & safety

Communication

Weekend work

Job description

Senior Construction Manager - Data Centre

Location: Harlow, Essex

Rate: £325 - £400 per day DOE

Contract: Temporary, 6 months + potential extension

Hours: 7:00/7:30 am - 4:30 pm, with flexibility for weekend rota

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading engineering and construction consultancy to appoint a Senior Construction Manager to join a major £100m+ data centre development in Harlow, Essex.

This significant new-build project is the third facility on an established data centre campus, incorporating two data hall floors, a ground-floor plant room, and extensive associated infrastructure. The project is being delivered on a Design & Build basis across both construction and MEP packages.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to own key packages during a critical stage of the programme, with a particular focus on internal fit-out and specialist construction works.

The Role

Reporting to the Construction Director and Lead Construction Project Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering specific construction packages safely, efficiently and to programme.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades while maintaining strong standards across safety, quality, logistics and programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction packages through the internal fit-out phase, including 6-metre-high white walling
• Coordinate subcontractors, specialist trades and site activities
• Lead daily activity briefings and maintain clear communication across packages
• Conduct regular site walk-rounds, monitoring progress and identifying potential issues
• Manage site logistics, including sequencing, deliveries, access and material flow
• Monitor programme progress and proactively address delays or constraints
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and welfare in accordance with CDM and project requirements
• Work closely with the wider construction and MEP teams to ensure effective interface management
• Participate in the project s weekend working rota when required

About You

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager / with a strong track record of delivering complex new-build projects.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience managing construction packages on major projects
• Strong internal fit-out experience, particularly drylining, white walling or similar specialist packages
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades
• Confidence leading daily briefings and managing site-based teams
• A strong understanding of construction health & safety requirements
• Excellent organisational, communication and coordination skills
• Previous data centre or critical environment experience essential
• Flexibility to support weekend working when required