Senior Project Manager (Data Centre Construction)

36200 Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site-based role near London build site

Hybrid work options near build area

Competitive compensation & benefits

Continuous learning & growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Facilities and Construction Senior Project Manager to join our EMEA team. You will own day-to-day delivery of our London-area data centre build, turning complex engineering plans into a physical reality on site.

Reporting to the PMO, you will manage OFCI packages, liaise with planners and regulators, and ensure safety, sustainability and quality throughout procurement, construction, testing and handover.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in large-scale UK commercial or infrastructure construction, with direct data centre build experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, supply chain dynamics, and Health and Safety governance under CDM 2015.
• Proven track record managing long-lead OFCI equipment packages, GC tender evaluations, and complex utility or high-voltage substation grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Drive on-site program execution for multi-facility data centre campus and high-voltage substation works.
• Direct end-to-end procurement, testing, logistics, and site delivery of critical Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed plant equipment (switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers).
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance under CDM 2015.

Skills

Project management

Data centre build

Site delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

MCIOB MRICS MAPM CEng (desirable)

Tools

OFCI equipment packages

Contract management

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain. We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Facilities and Construction Senior Project Manager to join our EMEA Facilities and Construction Project Management team. In this role, you will take day-to-day delivery ownership of our landmark data centre development program in London area, turning complex engineering plans into critical physical reality. Working directly on-site, you’ll lead our high-profile build from procurement through handover, ensuring state-of-the-art digital infrastructure is delivered safely, sustainably, and with uncompromised quality. Here, your technical leadership will directly shape the facilities that power our digital future.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Drive on-site program execution: Serve as the part of the site delivery team for the multi-facility data centre campus and high-voltage substation works, orchestrating consultant teams and specialist project controls.
• Manage OFCI packages: Direct the end-to-end procurement, factory testing, logistics, and site delivery of critical Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed plant equipment, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and chillers.
• Oversee contractor performance: Hold Tier-1 General Contractors accountable to milestone schedules, quality benchmarks, and stringent UK safety standards under CDM 2015 regulations.
• Maintain commercial and regulatory governance: Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasting, and change orders under internal corporate governance, while liaising with Local Planning Authorities and the Environment Agency to satisfy statutory conditions.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• 8+ years of project management experience in large-scale UK commercial or infrastructure construction, with direct data centre (MEP/CSA) build experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, supply chain dynamics, and Health and Safety governance under CDM 2015.
• Proven track record managing long-lead OFCI equipment packages, GC tender evaluations, and complex utility or high-voltage substation grid connections.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field; professional accreditation (such as MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, or CEng) is highly desirable.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Location: London Area, UK (Site-based / hybrid near the build location)
• Shifts: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
• Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Category: Real Estate & Facilities

Iron Mountain is a global leader in storage and information management services trusted by more than 225,000 organizations in 60 countries. We safeguard billions of our customers’ assets, including critical business information, highly sensitive data, and invaluable cultural and historic artifacts. Take a look at our history here. Iron Mountain helps lower cost and risk, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and enable digital and sustainable solutions, whether in information management, digital transformation, secure storage and destruction, data centre operations, cloud services, or art storage and logistics. Please see our Values and Code of Ethics for a look at our principles and aspirations in elevating the power of our work together.

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