Data Center Design & Construction Project Manager (UK & EMEA)

Iron Mountain; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company based in the UK is seeking a Data Center Design & Construction Project Manager. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with construction regulations while delivering efficient data center solutions. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering, relevant project experience, and certifications like PMP or PRINCE2. The position offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity for occasional travel across EMEA sites.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in sectors like data centers and mission-critical MEP.
• Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2 preferred.
• Technical understanding of MEP systems and regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee site assessments.
• Lead procurement and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Time-management skills

BIM familiarity

Multilingual communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Location: London, UK — hybrid role. Project locations: UK, Netherlands, Germany. Permanent, full-time role. Primary purpose: Data Center Design & Construction Project Manager responsible for delivering data center design and construction solutions for new and existing clients. Collaborate with Project Managers, Architects, Engineers and Contractors to transform data centers into efficient, revenue-generating assets. Lead the full lifecycle delivery of data center refresh projects for aging facilities across multiple jurisdictions, with the goal of extending facility life and ensuring compliance with local regulations, international standards, and IMDC objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams across site assessments, permitting, MEP, architectural, structural and civil disciplines
• Oversee design development, planning approvals, and permitting across UK and EU jurisdictions
• Lead procurement and contract administration under JCT, NEC, and FIDIC frameworks
• Drive project controls: budget, schedule, risk, and quality using tools like Procore
• Ensure compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (UK), Eurocodes, and local building regulations
• Coordinate commissioning activities including integrated systems testing
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., IMDC operations) to align technical, safety, scope and delivery protocols
• Maintain project documentation: risk registers, change logs, technical submittals, RFI trackers
• Facilitate closeout and facility activation

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management, or UK equivalent (e.g., Level 5 or 6)
• Experience: 5–10 years in relevant sectors (e.g., mission-critical MEP, data centers, high-tech labs); project experience in a live operating environment is valued
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent preferred
• Software: Procore, Bluebeam
• Technical: Understanding of MEP systems, UPS, chillers, BMS, fire protection; familiarity with BIM and sustainability frameworks (e.g., BREEAM)
• Contract/Regulatory: Familiar with NEC, JCT, FIDIC; UK CDM and Building Regulations
• Scheduling/Cost: Familiar with CPM schedules and construction cost estimating
• Cross-functional collaboration; ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Self-motivated with initiative to manage projects independently; strong communication and time-management skills
• Regional experience: UK or EU jurisdictions; multilingual communication skills preferred
• Preferred attributes: Experience with hyperscale, colocation and retail data centers; strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Location & Travel: Based in the UK with occasional travel to EMEA sites; hybrid/work arrangements depend on project phase