Project Manager - Data Centres

Construction; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

My client is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead complex data centre construction projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards. You will oversee project teams, manage client and supply chain relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget across all disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PM with a strong background in large-scale,

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful management and delivery of data centre construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Lead and manage the project team, ensuring clear objectives, responsibilities and accountability across all disciplines.
• Develop, manage and monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and delivery targets are achieved.
• Oversee project budgets, costs and commercial performance, working closely with the commercial team to maintain financial control.
• Manage the design process, coordinating consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure design deliverables meet project requirements and programme deadlines.
• Oversee the procurement and management of subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Ensure effective coordination between civil, structural, architectural and MEP disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to maintain programme and budget objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for project delivery matters.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health and safety legislation, quality standards, building regulations and project-specific requirements.

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join their team, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of complex data centre construction projects.

The successful candidate will oversee projects from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring that all aspects of project delivery are managed effectively, including programme, commercial performance, design coordination, health and safety, quality and client relationships.

You will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary project teams, managing client and supply chain relationships, and ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in delivering large-scale, technically complex construction projects, ideally within the data centre or wider mission-critical sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful management and delivery of data centre construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Lead and manage the project team, ensuring clear objectives, responsibilities and accountability across all disciplines.
• Develop, manage and monitor project programmes, ensuring key milestones and delivery targets are achieved.
• Oversee project budgets, costs and commercial performance, working closely with the commercial team to maintain financial control.
• Manage the design process, coordinating consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure design deliverables meet project requirements and programme deadlines.
• Oversee the procurement and management of subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.
• Ensure effective coordination between civil, structural, architectural and MEP disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to maintain programme and budget objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact for project delivery matters.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with health and safety legislation, quality standards, building regulations and project-specific requirements.