CSA Construction Manager

Unite People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unite People is recruiting an experienced CSA Construction Manager to lead civil, structural and architectural works on major UK data centre developments. You will oversee the main contractor and subcontractors, ensuring progress aligns with programme, safety and quality standards.

The role suits a strong construction professional with consultancy or main contractor background who can challenge performance, resolve interfaces and keep activities moving on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction delivery or management, including significant CSA experience.
• Background delivering major data centre, industrial, infrastructure or similarly complex projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural works, civil infrastructure and building envelope systems.
• Experience managing or overseeing main contractors and specialist subcontractors.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, quality assurance and building services interfaces.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant construction or engineering discipline.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to challenge performance constructively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil, structural and architectural works, including foundations, steelwork, concrete, roofing, cladding and building envelope packages.
• Monitor contractor progress, resources and productivity, identifying risks and challenging recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate CSA interfaces with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection works.
• Review construction drawings, technical submissions, shop drawings and construction sequencing proposals.
• Track procurement and material deliveries against key programme milestones.
• Carry out quality inspections and monitor defects, non-conformances and remedial works.
• Ensure work areas and building envelopes are ready for equipment installation and commissioning.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, quality, risks and handover readiness.

Skills

CSA experience

Construction management

Client-side role

Contractor oversight

Education

Degree in construction or engineering

Job description

CSA Construction Manager - Data Centres

Location: UK - site based

Salary / Rate: [Insert details]

Job type: [Permanent / Contract]

Unite People are recruiting an experienced Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Construction Manager to join a construction consultancy supporting the delivery of major UK data centre developments.

Working within the client-side delivery team, you will oversee the main contractor and specialist subcontractors, ensuring CSA works progress safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

This role would suit a strong construction professional from a consultancy or main contractor background who can challenge contractor performance, resolve technical interfaces and keep construction activities moving.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee civil, structural and architectural works, including foundations, steelwork, concrete, roofing, cladding and building envelope packages.
• Monitor contractor progress, resources and productivity, identifying risks and challenging recovery plans where required.
• Coordinate CSA interfaces with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection works.
• Review construction drawings, technical submissions, shop drawings and construction sequencing proposals.
• Track procurement and material deliveries against key programme milestones.
• Carry out quality inspections and monitor defects, non-conformances and remedial works.
• Ensure work areas and building envelopes are ready for equipment installation and commissioning.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, quality, risks and handover readiness.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction delivery or management, including significant CSA experience.
• Background delivering major data centre, industrial, infrastructure or similarly complex projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural works, civil infrastructure and building envelope systems.
• Experience managing or overseeing main contractors and specialist subcontractors.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, quality assurance and building services interfaces.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant construction or engineering discipline.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to challenge performance constructively.

Previous data centre experience and client-side or consultancy experience are desirable. Candidates from a strong main contractor background are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be able to work full-time on site, travel where required and hold the appropriate right to work in the UK.