Project Manager

Visum Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the data centre market is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression while working in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and will be responsible for coordinating teams and resources effectively.

Benefits

Supportive and forward-thinking working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally on data centre or large-scale commercial projects.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams, subcontractors, and clients for effective project execution.
• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and quality guidelines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Project Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a leading supplier of equipment for the data centre market. This exciting opportunity involves managing large-scale data centre projects, overseeing all aspects of commercial and ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. A number of the projects are based overseas, so some travel abroad will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure effective planning and execution.

• Manage project schedules, resources, budgets, and risks, maintaining full accountability from start to finish.

• Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards, quality guidelines, and industry regulations.

• Monitor site activity, lead site meetings, and provide regular progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.

• Drive resolution of technical and logistical issues that may arise during the project.

• Promote continuous improvement and innovation throughout the delivery process.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally on data centre or large-scale commercial projects.

• Able to read technical drawings

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.

• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• Project Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) is advantageous.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Package on offer

• Competitive salary up to £62,000, depending on experience

• Permanent, full-time opportunity with career progression

• A chance to work on high-profile, technical builds in a booming sector

• • Supportive and forward-thinking working environment