Senior Data Centre Project Lead

Bimplus; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major data centre development in Middlesbrough. You will provide technical and project leadership across engineering, design and construction teams to keep the programme moving.

The role requires a strong civil/structural background and proven experience delivering large-scale data centre or infrastructure projects on a Design & Build basis, with excellent stakeholder management and risk control capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering major infrastructure or data centre projects.
• Recent data centre experience within the last 5 years is essential.
• Degree in Civil/Structural/Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in contractor-led design packages and Design & Build contracts.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and project leadership throughout the delivery of the works.
• Acting as a technical authority, challenging engineering proposals and identifying technical risks.
• Reviewing and interrogating civil, structural, geotechnical, drainage, remediation and temporary works designs.
• Assessing design assumptions, construction methodologies, sequencing and constructability.
• Managing contractor-led design packages through construction.
• Working closely with site teams to develop and validate construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Managing multidisciplinary engineering consultants, designers and subcontractors.
• Coordinating with the client, consultants, contractors, utilities providers and other key stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on site to maintain programme.
• Supporting delivery of enabling works, earthworks, remediation, drainage, piling, foundations and reinforced concrete substructures.
• Managing technical change and assessing its impact on programme, cost and buildability.
• Identifying and mitigating construction, engineering, environmental and planning risks.
• Supporting commercial discussions and negotiations arising from design development and technical change.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
• Working within a fast-track construction environment and supporting phased project delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Design management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

JCT Design & Build contracts

Job description

Bimplus is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major data centre development in Middlesbrough. You will provide technical and project leadership across engineering, design and construction teams to keep the programme moving.

The role requires a strong civil/structural background and proven experience delivering large-scale data centre or infrastructure projects on a Design & Build basis, with excellent stakeholder management and risk control capabilities.