Project Manager - Construction

Equans Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual leave 25 days + public holidays

Pension scheme

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Equans Data Centers in High Wycombe is seeking a Project Manager – Construction to lead the delivery of large-scale data center projects, from planning through completion, with a strong focus on safety, quality and programmes. You will coordinate site teams, oversee groundworks and internal fit-out, manage subcontractors, attend site meetings and report progress, ensuring contractual obligations and best practices are met.

Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction delivery on large projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain project programmes and schedules.
• Strong health and safety focus and quality standards.
• Customer-focused with effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and subcontractors to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate on-site construction activities and ensure progress aligns with project plan.
• Oversee groundworks and internal fit-out activities.
• Chair subcontractor meetings and record actions.
• Manage client relationships and ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Report progress and key metrics to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Experience with main contractor

People management

Construction industry knowledge

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management or similar

Job description

Job: Engineering Construction Location: High Wycombe United Kingdom Offer ID: 92968Equans Data Centers is growing, and we are looking for a Project Manager – Construction to join our team in High Wycombe. The Project Manager – Construction will lead the construction delivery of large-scale data center projects, from early planning through to completion – working safely, to a high standard and in line with agreed programmes.The successful candidate will bring strong construction project experience, enjoy building trusted relationships and know how to bring teams together to delivery.What you will deliver?Lead and support site teams, promoting high standards of quality, environmental performance and health & safetyCoordinate on-site construction activities and monitor progress against the project planContribute to project programming and planningOversee groundworks and internal fit-outBuild positive relationships with clients and help ensure delivery meets contractual requirements and good practiceAttend site meetings, communicate progress and contribute to project reportsChair subcontractor meetings and record agreed actionsTrack and report key project measures to colleagues and managementSupport operational improvement by reviewing procedures, sharing good practice and contributing ideasWhat we can offer you?On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance and benefits package, which includes;25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salaryCompany Stakeholder Pension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance (Family Cover)2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeA ccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Who are we looking for?Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractorExperience managing people, with the ability to support and develop colleaguesStrong technical knowledge of the construction industryA practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solvingGood organisation, self-motivation and the ability to deliver to deadlinesA customer-focused approach and effective communication skillsA strong commitment to health and safetyCommercial awarenessDegree or equivalent in Construction Management or similar would be desirable Who are we?Equans Data Centers is a strategic data centre partner. We deliver the whole data centre, providing full general contracting for hyperscaler and colocation data centre projects across Europe, through a single point of contact.Leveraging Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans' experiences, we provide expertise in construction and engineering, global standardisation, precision localisation and total control of the supply chain. This enables us to deliver data centres with the best possible quality, speed to delivery and high repeatability and scalability – to realise client needs for cost transparency, low risk, continual availability, innovation and certainty of planning and outcomes.With more than 1,200 highly skilled employees across 8 European countries, Equans Data Centres has delivered over 400,000m2 of data halls, exceeding 640MW of IT space for major data centres providers such as VIRTUS Data Centers, Digital Reality, Equinix, Vantage Data Centers, Stack Infrastructure, Data4 and many others.What’s next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.Y ou’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.