Senior Project Manager - Data Centre

Aldwych Consulting; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee major data centre projects in West London and Berkshire. This role involves managing high-value projects and requires strong leadership, communication skills, and previous experience in data centre environments. Candidates with a background in M&E contracting or relevant degrees are preferred. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and diversity within a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of onsite Data Centre project experience.
• Strong understanding of M&E, technical fit-out, or major construction delivery.
• Experience leading contractors and managing high standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage major live data centre projects in West London and Berkshire.
• Drive contractor performance and deliver outstanding results.
• Collaborate within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Onsite Data Centre project experience

Strong understanding of M&E

Leadership skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing skills

Education

Degree or trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project or Asta

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Major Data Centre Projects

This is your chance to join a world‑class project management organisation delivering complex, high‑value technical projects across the UK and Europe. With a respected global structure, industry‑leading progression, and a pipeline of major hyperscale and colocation schemes, this is the perfect opportunity for you as a Senior Project Manager who wants to build a long‑term career at the top of the data centre sector.

You’ll be joining a business known for investing heavily in its people, offering genuine international mobility, and giving you the autonomy to make decisions, drive contractor performance, and deliver outstanding results.

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to support major live data centre projects in West London and Berkshire. These are flagship schemes, each valued at around £200m, with extensive fit‑out, M&E, and technical delivery packages.

You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment with strong team leadership and clear development routes.

Essential Experience

• 18 months–2 years of onsite Data Centre project experience.
• Strong understanding of M&E, technical fit‑out or major construction delivery.
• Ability to lead contractors, challenge effectively, and drive high standards.
• Experience working either client‑side, consultancy or contractor.
• Strong written, verbal, and client‑facing communication skills.
• Good attention to detail in reporting and documentation.
• Comfortable presenting to clients and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Familiar with JCT contracts.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Project scheduling using MS Project or Asta.

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience from specialist M&E contractors or data centre delivery teams are strongly encouraged to apply. Degree‑qualified preferred but not essential—those who have come through a trade route are also welcomed.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead major technical projects, and step into a global career pathway — this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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