Project Manager Data Centres

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is expanding its Data Centre Project Management team in London, seeking an experienced Project Manager. The role involves delivering UK-based data centre projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in data centre projects. Join a prestigious consultancy for exposure to high-value projects and clear career progression in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Career progression

Work on cutting-edge developments

Exposure to major clients

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction, engineering, or built environment discipline.
• Proven experience working on UK data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre delivery, including MEP systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver UK-based data centre projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Manage programme, risk, quality, and governance on technically complex schemes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and support commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Experience with MEP systems

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment adaptation

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or built environment

Job description

Project Manager - Data Centres

London

Prestigious Global Construction & Property Consultancy

A leading global construction and property consultancy is expanding its Data Centre Project Management team in London and is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven background delivering UK data centre projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, technically complex data centre developments for some of the world's most recognised clients, within a consultancy renowned for excellence, professionalism, and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As a Project Manager within the Data Centre team, you will play a key role in delivering mission‑critical facilities from early design through construction, commissioning, and handover. You will work closely with clients, designers, contractors, and specialist vendors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver UK‑based data centre projects across all stages of the project lifecycle
• Manage programme, risk, quality, and governance on technically complex schemes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, and specialist MEP suppliers
• Support the delivery of high‑density, mission‑critical environments, including power, cooling, and resilience systems
• Act as a key client‑facing representative, providing clear reporting and progress updates
• Support commissioning, integration, and operational readiness activities
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations, industry standards, and best practice

About You

• Degree qualified in a construction, engineering, or built environment discipline
• Proven experience working on UK data centre projects (essential)
• Strong understanding of data centre delivery, including MEP systems, commissioning, and resilience strategies
• Experience working for a consultancy or client‑side environment
• Confident managing stakeholders across technical and non‑technical teams
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in fast‑paced project environments

Why Join?

• Join a market‑leading data centre consultancy team with a strong UK and global presence
• Work on high‑value, cutting‑edge data centre developments
• Clear career progression within a prestigious professional services environment
• Exposure to major hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre clients