Data Centre Construction Project Lead

Pinnacle Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Naughton's is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a multi-million pound data centre scheme in the North East. You will take responsibility for safe, on-time, on-budget delivery, managing site teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.

You'll develop the programme, control costs, lead on change management, and ensure compliance with CDM and quality standards on a high-spec data centre environment.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in civil engineering, groundworks or concrete works.
• Experience with data centre projects and the programme/tolerance demands of the sector.
• Track record of managing budgets, programmes, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering projects of similar scale and complexity is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily delivery of the project across groundworks and civil packages within budget and schedule.
• Develop and maintain the project programme coordinating resources and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants and stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and motivate the site team including engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on cost control, valuations and change management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, CDM Regulations and company policies.
• Identify and manage project risks, resolving issues to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Oversee quality control and ensure works meet design, specification and client requirements.
• Report progress, risks and performance to senior management.
• Support estimating and pre-construction teams with buildability input.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme and cost management

Risk management

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Naughton's is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a multi-million pound data centre scheme in the North East. You will take responsibility for safe, on-time, on-budget delivery, managing site teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.

You'll develop the programme, control costs, lead on change management, and ensure compliance with CDM and quality standards on a high-spec data centre environment.