Project Manager Construction

4Front Recruitment Limited; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Competitive pension

BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

25 days' holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday day off

Job summary

4Front Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major infrastructure package on a hyperscale data centre development in Chippenham. You will oversee earthworks, foundations, utilities and coordination across design, commercial and construction teams to meet programme and budget targets.

This is a technically advanced, engineering-led role requiring strong contract knowledge (NEC/JCT) and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major construction or infrastructure projects as a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, piling, foundations, drainage, utilities, roads and external works.
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts; leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major infrastructure works for hyperscale data centre.
• Manage earthworks, piling, foundations, drainage, and utilities.
• Oversee HV/MV infrastructure, underground services, and coordination.
• Control budgets, forecasting, programme delivery and commercial performance.
• Coordinate design development, approvals and consultant teams.
• Lead subcontractors and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Drive health and safety, quality, and right first time delivery.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge (NEC/JCT)

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: High Tech Construction Data Centres

Job Type: Permanent Full Time Site Based

Deliver the Infrastructure Behind a Major Hyperscale Data Centre

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major infrastructure package on a hyperscale data centre development in Chippenham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a technically advanced, engineering led project where you'll oversee the delivery of critical infrastructure that will support multiple data halls and the wider campus. From enabling works and below ground utilities through to reinforced concrete structures and technical coordination, you'll play a key role in bringing this mission critical development to life.

If you've built your career delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects for a main contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the safe, compliant and commercially successful delivery of a complex infrastructure package, ensuring projects are delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with Design, Commercial and Construction teams, you'll lead multidisciplinary project teams while managing technical coordination, stakeholder relationships, commercial performance and programme delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of major infrastructure works supporting a hyperscale data centre development.
• Managing earthworks, cut and fill operations, piling, foundations, drainage, attenuation systems and utility installations.
• Overseeing reinforced concrete foundations, HV and MV infrastructure, underground services and technical coordination.
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, programme delivery and commercial performance.
• Coordinating design development, statutory approvals and consultant teams.
• Leading subcontractors and maintaining strong relationships with clients, utility providers and key stakeholders.
• Driving health and safety, quality assurance and right first time delivery across the project.

We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

• Proven experience managing major construction or infrastructure projects as a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, piling, foundations, drainage, utilities, roads and external works.
• Experience managing commercial performance, forecasting, programme delivery and cost control.
• A good working knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• A strong understanding of design and build project delivery.
• Experience within data centres or other mission critical construction environments would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £70,000 to £85,000 salary
• Car Allowance
• Competitive pension scheme
• BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off