Nordics Data Centre Construction Lead

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager to lead data centre construction phases, ensuring delivery to time, cost and safety standards. You’ll serve as the primary site representative, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to achieve high-availability infrastructure.

Role includes managing site wide logistics, enforcing safety and quality, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining robust document control.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in managing large-scale construction projects.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and environmental compliance.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIOB, PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary site representative, liaising with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Manage site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate construction activities across disciplines.
• Maintain procedures for shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and approvals.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, reporting deviations and proposing mitigations.
• Raise early warnings for risks to the schedule and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project scheduling

Site management

CDM regulations

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Manager to lead data centre construction phases, ensuring delivery to time, cost and safety standards. You’ll serve as the primary site representative, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to achieve high-availability infrastructure.

Role includes managing site wide logistics, enforcing safety and quality, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining robust document control.