Senior Project Manager – Energy & Data Centre Infra (Hybrid)

Apatura; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care (Bupa)

Enhanced pension

30 days annual leave

EV salary sacrifice

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance 6x salary

Job summary

Apatura, based in Edinburgh, is seeking a proactive Project Manager to drive complex energy and data centre projects forward. You will coordinate across cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines and stakeholder engagement to ensure on-time delivery and high quality outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working with three days in the office and opportunities to shape Apatura's growth through challenging, milestone-driven programmes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Structured approach to project delivery including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
• Experience managing costs, budgets, and project risks to keep delivery on track.
• Ability to work with internal teams and external partners to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Proven background in project management within data centres, energy, infrastructure or construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from early site assessment through to consent and readiness for construction.
• Coordinate feasibility work, including site selection, design, and cable routes.
• Support securing land rights and engaging with landowners and stakeholders.
• Lead on planning application processes and manage supporting documentation.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver design and technical outputs.
• Coordinate with grid, power and connection stakeholders to support data centre and energy infrastructure delivery.
• Track project progress, timelines, and costs, ensuring projects stay on plan.
• Manage suppliers and consultants to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and procurement activities.
• Manage technical due diligence, preparing for financial close.
• Lead project meetings, track actions, and provide regular progress updates.

Skills

Communication

Planning & Scheduling

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

APM qualification preferred

Engineering or related degree advantageous

Job description

Apatura, based in Edinburgh, is seeking a proactive Project Manager to drive complex energy and data centre projects forward. You will coordinate across cross-functional teams, manage budgets, timelines and stakeholder engagement to ensure on-time delivery and high quality outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working with three days in the office and opportunities to shape Apatura's growth through challenging, milestone-driven programmes.