Project Manager - Data Centre

Ten11; Croydon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Ten11 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver M&E and infrastructure projects across Croydon and Heathrow live Data Centre environments. This hands-on, site-based role requires coordinating contractors, engineering teams and operational staff to maintain uptime.

You will report to a Senior Project Manager and manage project planning, progress reporting, client communication and safety within budget and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data centre, mission-critical facilities, and M&E contracting projects.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management experience.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of multiple M&E and infrastructure projects within live Data Centres.
• Coordinate subcontractors, specialist vendors and installation teams.
• Support senior management with project planning, programme delivery, commercial reporting and client communication.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Review RAMS, permits to work and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation.
• Act as the primary site contact for contractors, engineers and key stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Coordinate commissioning activities alongside engineering and operations teams.
• Maintain project documentation, including change control, reporting and close-out.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Budget management

Reading drawings & construction docs

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Project Manager | Data Centre | M&E, Delivery, Fit-Out, Commissioning, Handover | Croydon & Heathrow Sites | £65-85K + benefits

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Project Manager on behalf of a leading organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects across live Data Centre environments in Croydon & Heathrow.

Working alongside a Senior Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of multiple projects, including M&E installations, infrastructure upgrades and refurbishment works.

This is a hands-on, site-based position suited to someone who enjoys managing contractors, coordinating engineering teams and delivering projects within operational environments where downtime must be avoided.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple M&E and infrastructure projects within live Data Centres.
• Coordinate subcontractors, specialist vendors and installation teams.
• Support senior management with project planning, programme delivery, commercial reporting and client communication.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Review RAMS, permits to work and construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant Health & Safety legislation.
• Act as the primary site contact for contractors, engineers and key stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, monitor progress and resolve technical or programme-related issues.
• Coordinate commissioning activities alongside engineering and operational teams.
• Maintain project documentation, including change control, reporting and project close-out.

Experience Required

We are interested in Project Managers with experience in Data Centres, mission-critical facilities, M&E contracting, building services, commercial construction or other technically demanding environments.

Experience delivering projects involving any of the following would be advantageous:

• Mechanical and electrical installations
• Critical infrastructure upgrades
• White Space fit-outs
• UPS, switchgear and power distribution
• Cooling systems and plant replacement
• Cable infrastructure and containment
• Generator installations and commissioning
• Proven experience delivering construction or M&E projects within live operational environments.
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management experience.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and permits to work.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction documentation.
• Commercial awareness, including budget management and variations.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Building Services or Engineering.
• SMSTS and CSCS.
• First Aid at Work.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH.

Project Manager | Data Centre | M&E, Delivery, Fit-Out, Commissioning, Handover | Croydon & Heathrow Sites | £65-85K + benefits