Data Centre Project Manager – Energy Infra (Hybrid)

Apatura Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Enhanced pension

30 days annual leave + holidays

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle-to-work

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance 6x salary

Job summary

Apatura Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Project Manager to move complex energy and infrastructure projects forward. You will coordinate across teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, structured delivery, and budgeting experience, with formal project management qualifications preferred. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Edinburgh with hybrid working (3 days in the

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, ideally within data centres, energy, infrastructure or construction.
• Familiarity with energy infrastructure development or grid connection processes is beneficial.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practice.
• Knowledge of the UK electricity sector (Ofgem, NESO, DNOs/TOs) is beneficial but not essential.
• APM qualification preferred; degree is advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage projects from early site assessment through consent and readiness for construction.
• Coordinate feasibility work, including site selection, design, and cable routes.
• Support securing land rights and engaging with landowners and stakeholders.
• Lead on planning application processes and manage supporting documentation.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver design and technical outputs.
• Coordinate with grid, power and connection stakeholders to support data centre and energy infrastructure delivery.
• Track project progress, timelines, and costs, ensuring projects stay on plan.
• Manage suppliers and consultants to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and procurement activities.
• Lead project meetings, track actions, and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Strong communication

Structured project delivery

Prioritization & problem solving

Budgeting & risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

APM qualification

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Apatura Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Project Manager to move complex energy and infrastructure projects forward. You will coordinate across teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, within budget, and high safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong communication, structured delivery, and budgeting experience, with formal project management qualifications preferred. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Edinburgh with hybrid working (3 days in the