CSA Construction Manager - London - 145426

Jones Engineering Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Engineering Group in London seeks a CSA Construction Manager to lead the Civil, Structural and Architectural delivery on a data centre project. This senior, site-based role requires extensive experience in mission-critical construction and coordinating with MEP teams.

You will manage CSA scope from installation through completion, ensure safety and quality, supervise multiple subcontractors, and drive area-by-area completion and commissioning readiness.

Job description

CSA Construction Manager - London - 145426

CSA Construction Manager

Location: London, UK
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Discipline: Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA)
Reporting to: Project Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced CSA Construction Manager to lead the Civil, Structural and Architectural construction delivery on the GC Data Centre Project.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the CSA scope from construction and installation through completion, snagging, commissioning readiness and final handover.

This is a senior site-based delivery role requiring strong experience in data centre or mission-critical construction, with particular emphasis on programme, quality, subcontractor management, coordination with MEP services and progressive area completion.

The CSA Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all CSA works are delivered safely, to the required quality, in accordance with the project programme and fully coordinated with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Commissioning activities.

The individual must be highly delivery-focused, capable of managing multiple subcontractors and maintaining a strong site presence to ensure that reported progress reflects the actual physical position of the works.

Key Responsibilities

CSA Construction Delivery

Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the CSA construction scope.

Manage and coordinate CSA subcontractors, supervisors, engineers and specialist contractors.

The CSA scope may include:

• Structural steelwork
• Secondary steelwork
• Equipment support steelwork
• Concrete works
• Equipment plinths and housekeeping pads
• Blockwork and partitions
• Internal walls and ceilings
• Whitewall / cleanroom-type partition systems
• Doors and access systems
• Raised Access Floors (RAF)
• Roofing systems
• Cladding and external envelope
• Waterproofing
• Firestopping
• Builders' Work Openings (BWOs)
• Penetrations and making good
• Plant-room finishes
• External works
• Temporary works associated with CSA delivery

Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the latest approved drawings, specifications, technical submittals, BIM information and project quality requirements.

• Take ownership of the CSA construction programme and ensure works are delivered against agreed milestone dates.
• Work closely with the Planning team to develop realistic and achievable construction sequences.
• Develop and maintain:
  • Six-week look-ahead programmes
  • Three-week look-aheads
  • Weekly work plans
  • Area completion plans
  • Resource forecasts
  • Recovery programmes
  • Snagging and close-out plans
• Monitor subcontractor progress and productivity against the programme.
• Review manpower levels and ensure sufficient resources are deployed to meet project requirements.
• Identify delays and constraints early and drive corrective actions.
• Challenge subcontractors where progress or resource levels are insufficient.
• Develop recovery strategies where works fall behind programme.
• Provide accurate progress updates based on actual site completion, rather than reported percentage completion.

A key responsibility of the CSA Construction Manager will be ensuring CSA works support rather than constrain the MEP and commissioning programme.

Coordinate closely with Mechanical and Electrical teams regarding:

• Equipment bases and plinths
• Structural supports
• Builders' Work Openings
• Raised Access Floor requirements
• Firestopping
• Wall penetrations
• Door sizes and access requirements
• Weatherproofing
• Permanent access and maintenance requirements

Ensure CSA areas are completed and released in accordance with the MEP installation and commissioning sequence.

Identify CSA activities that could affect:

• Energisation
• Mechanical completion
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST)

Drive these activities as priority works where they impact key project milestones.

Raised Access Floors

Where applicable, take responsibility for the management and coordination of raised access floor installations.

Ensure:

• Pedestal locations and fixing comply with approved details.
• Pedestals are correctly drilled, fixed and bonded where required.
• Stringers and supports are correctly installed.
• Floor levels and tolerances are maintained.
• Cut tiles are properly supported.
• Additional supports are provided around penetrations and heavy equipment.
• Load requirements are understood and communicated.
• Temporary loading and equipment movement across RAF areas are controlled.
• Completed floors are adequately protected from following trades.
• Underfloor areas are inspected and snag-free before final closure.

Coordinate closely with MEP teams regarding services installed below the RAF and ensure inspections are completed before access becomes restricted.

Builders' Work Openings & Penetrations

Take ownership of the coordination and close-out of Builders' Work Openings (BWOs).

Ensure:

• Openings match approved coordinated drawings.
• Penetration sizes and locations are suitable for installed services.
• Fire-rated walls and floors are correctly identified.
• MEP services are installed in a configuration that allows compliant firestopping.
• Non-compliant openings are identified early.
• Design queries are raised promptly where services conflict with tested firestopping details.
• BWOs are progressively released for firestopping.

Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, BIM and Firestopping teams to prevent late-stage BWO and penetration issues.

Firestopping & Compartmentation

Manage the CSA interface with the project firestopping strategy.

Ensure:

• Fire-rated walls and floors are correctly constructed.
• Firestopping systems comply with approved tested details.
• Penetrations are appropriately prepared before firestopping.
• MEP services maintain required spacing and configuration.
• Engineering Judgements are obtained where installations fall outside tested details.
• Firestopping installations are inspected and documented.
• Fire compartmentation is maintained throughout construction.

Drive progressive completion rather than allowing firestopping to become a late-project close-out activity.

Structural & Equipment Support Coordination

Coordinate structural requirements associated with MEP equipment including:

• Secondary steelwork
• Support frames
• Spreader steel
• Access platforms
• Maintenance platforms

Verify dimensions, loads, levels and interface requirements before fabrication or installation.

Ensure structural works are completed ahead of equipment delivery and installation dates.

Temporary Works

Coordinate CSA temporary works requirements in accordance with the project Temporary Works Procedure.

This may include:

• Temporary access
• Working platforms
• Scaffolding interfaces
• Temporary openings
• Edge protection
• Temporary supports
• Propping
• Equipment movement routes
• Temporary loading arrangements

Work closely with the Temporary Works Coordinator and relevant designers to ensure temporary works are properly designed, approved, installed, inspected and removed.

Work closely with Design, Engineering and BIM teams to ensure construction information is available ahead of the works.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing construction drawings.
• Reviewing coordinated BIM models.
• Identifying clashes and interface issues.
• Reviewing technical submittals.
• Ensuring subcontractors are working to current approved information.

Identify potential design issues before they become site constraints.

Logistics

Coordinate CSA logistics requirements including:

• Storage
• Access routes
• Equipment movement routes
• Loading restrictions
• Temporary protection

Ensure logistics activities are coordinated with MEP contractors and do not negatively impact critical construction or commissioning works.

Quality Management

Drive a strong right-first-time quality culture.

Ensure works comply with:

• Approved drawings
• Project specifications
• Inspection & Test Plans
• Approved materials

Coordinate inspections with QA/QC teams and client representatives.

Ensure inspections are completed progressively and accurately recorded.

Reject non-compliant works and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

Take ownership of CSA snagging and close-out.

Develop an area-by-area completion strategy and ensure works are progressively inspected and handed over.

The expectation is that areas are delivered fully complete and snag-free, rather than relying on large snagging exercises at the end of the project.

Manage:

• Main contractor inspections
• Client inspections
• Outstanding works
• Final finishes
• Cleaning
• Protection
• Documentation
• Area handover

Maintain clear snagging trackers with responsible parties and agreed closure dates.

Health & Safety

Maintain the highest standards of health and safety throughout CSA construction activities.

Ensure:

• Approved RAMS are in place before works commence.
• Daily briefings and toolbox talks are completed.
• High-risk activities are properly planned.
• Work-at-height requirements are controlled.
• Lifting activities are properly coordinated.
• Temporary works are appropriately managed.
• Housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Access and escape routes remain clear.
• Contractors comply with site safety rules.

Maintain a strong site presence and intervene immediately where unsafe conditions or behaviours are identified.

Subcontractor Management

Manage CSA subcontractors against:

• Safety
• Quality
• Programme
• Manpower
• Productivity
• Documentation
• Close-out performance

Hold subcontractors accountable for agreed commitments.

Conduct regular progress reviews and ensure actions have clear owners and completion dates.

Escalate underperformance where necessary and implement recovery measures.

Reporting

Provide clear and accurate reporting covering:

• Current construction status
• Progress against programme
• Weekly achievements
• Planned activities
• Manpower
• Constraints
• Design issues
• Procurement issues
• Quality issues
• MEP interfaces
• Recovery actions

Provide photographic evidence where appropriate and ensure progress reporting reflects the actual condition on site.

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience as a CSA Construction Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Previous experience delivering Data Centre, Mission Critical or similarly complex MEP-intensive projects.
• Strong understanding of Civil, Structural and Architectural construction.
• Experience managing multiple specialist subcontractors.
• Strong programme and planning capability.
• Experience coordinating CSA works around major Mechanical and Electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality and snagging processes.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and BIM models.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction health and safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation data centres.
• Strong knowledge of Raised Access Floor installations.
• Experience with firestopping and fire compartmentation.
• Experience managing BWO and MEP penetration coordination.
• Temporary Works experience.
• SMSTS.
• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor qualification.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and ownership
• Excellent site-management capability
• Strong CSA technical knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors
• High quality standards
• Strong health and safety leadership
• Effective problem solving
• Ability to work under programme pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• A proactive approach to identifying and removing constraints
• A strong focus on completion, snag-free handover and commissioning readiness