Data Center Project Lead - Hybrid, Growth & Bonus

Global Search+Select; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to large-scale, high-profile

Job summary

Global Search+Select is recruiting a Data Center Project Manager to lead large-scale data center delivery across the UK, starting from pre-construction through commissioning and handover. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams and manage schedules, budgets, risks, and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a technical degree, 5+ years in project management within construction or mission-critical sectors, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience in construction, infrastructure, or mission-critical sectors.
• Experience delivering data center projects is highly desirable.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of data center construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management and clients.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and quality requirements.
• Review project documentation, technical drawings, and design changes.
• Support procurement activities, including contractor selection and package management.
• Oversee change management processes and manage variations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support testing, commissioning, and final project handover activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations and project deliverables are achieved.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or a related discipline

Job description

Global Search+Select is recruiting a Data Center Project Manager to lead large-scale data center delivery across the UK, starting from pre-construction through commissioning and handover. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams and manage schedules, budgets, risks, and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a technical degree, 5+ years in project management within construction or mission-critical sectors, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and stakeholder