Principal Data Center Facilities Development Manager

Emerson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a senior construction lead to drive data center projects from kickoff to commissioning in the UK. You will oversee power, cooling, networking, and cabling installations, partner with colocation providers, and ensure work meets design specs, budgets, and timelines.

You will create and review design and commissioning documentation, conduct site walks, manage risk mitigation, and lead vendor contracts to align with approved plans.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data center construction projects.
• Strong contract management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and colocation providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversees installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.
• Conducts detailed site walks and leads startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
• Selects, negotiates, and manages contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Serves as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers.
• Implements and oversees quality control processes to ensure construction activities meet design specs and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Vendor coordination

Quality assurance

Job description

Leads the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Creates, reviews, and maintains documentation, including design review, commissioning, and problem-solving papers.

Implements and oversees quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.

Conducts detailed site walks and leads the startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects. Identifies gaps in risk identification and mitigation and develops tailored solutions to address these gaps.

Serves as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers. Selects, negotiates, and manages contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring contract compliance and performance and construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications.

Oversees the installation of power, cooling, networking, and structured cabling systems.