Senior CSA Fitout Architect Lead

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Blyth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies seeks an experienced CSA Project Manager (Arch) for a major Data Centre project near Blyth, UK. You will lead the architectural fitout packages, supervise a team of Package Managers, Engineers and Construction Managers, and ensure safe, on‑time delivery to the highest quality standards.

The role requires a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, 10+ years in main contracting, and a strong track record in data centre or high‑tech projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, or Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a main contracting environment.
• Proven experience delivering fitout/architectural works on large-scale projects, ideally within the data centre or high-tech industrial sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of architectural finishes, fitouts, and high-spec internal works.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall fitout project cost, schedule, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead and oversee all CSA Fitout work packages, including architectural finishes, raised floors, partitions, doors, ceilings, and internal systems.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.
• Analyse, track, and manage critical milestone activities to prevent schedule delays and ensure smooth handover.
• Review and evaluate construction proposals, pricing, and scopes of work for all fitout packages.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings and other project coordination sessions.
• Monitor and report on factors influencing construction costs, preparing detailed cost and progress reports.
• Apply knowledge of construction procurement methods and manage long-lead materials and fitout equipment deliveries.
• Review, validate, and audit cost estimates and budgets provided by subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Support engineering and design coordination to ensure fitout activities integrate seamlessly with MEP and commissioning phases.
• Track and ensure timely delivery and installation of fitout materials, fixtures, and finishes.
• Oversee quality control and ensure all finishes meet Winthrop and client standards.
• Coordinate and oversee scheduling consultant reviews and programme integration for fitout activities.
• Review and approve invoices, payment applications, and retention payments.
• Oversee project handover and close-out, ensuring completion of all documentation, warranties, and client deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PM tools

Job description

Winthrop Technologies seeks an experienced CSA Project Manager (Arch) for a major Data Centre project near Blyth, UK. You will lead the architectural fitout packages, supervise a team of Package Managers, Engineers and Construction Managers, and ensure safe, on‑time delivery to the highest quality standards.

The role requires a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, 10+ years in main contracting, and a strong track record in data centre or high‑tech projects.