Site Manager (Data Centre)

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Site Manager for a high-end data centre project in Birmingham. In this fully site-based role, you will oversee daily construction activities, coordinate trades, manage health and safety, and ensure project delivery meets the required quality standards. Ideal candidates will have data centre experience, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position is crucial for the success of complex projects and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and project execution.
• Experience with internal fit out and data centre projects.
• Must be a good communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities and coordinate trades.
• Manage health and safety, and ensure delivery to required standards.
• Maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Knowledge of the construction industry

Project execution

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling packages (e.g., MS Project)

Job description

AA Euro Group is currently recruiting a Site Manager on behalf of a leading main contractor delivering a high end data centre project in London. This is a fully site based role where you will oversee daily construction activities, coordinate trades, manage health and safety, maintain programme progress, and ensure all works are delivered to the required quality and technical standards. You will lead site teams, resolve operational issues, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and drive the smooth, safe, and efficient delivery of a complex mission critical project.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure the client’s expectations are met by delivering a quality product to the end user while fostering professional and amicable relations with design teams and client representatives.
• Maintain the highest standards in health & safety, quality and client service / ensuring that contracts are completed safely, per programme, on budget and snag free.
• Report progress accurately and in a timely fashion to your manager.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors ensuring their work is completed to the required standard with little or no rework.
• Plan, co-ordinate, execute the works and deliver the project as per contract documents.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the construction management team, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Resource and schedule work in line with the project construction program.
• Work closely with the project QS advising on any upcoming issues.

The Candidate

• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the construction industry and project execution.
• Internal fit out and data centre experience essential.
• Computer literate and familiar with MS office, project, (or similar scheduling package)
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Keen eye for finishes and a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
• Must be a good communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-starter with good judgment when working under pressure.
• Good manager with the ability to motivate and drive the workforce.
• Commercially conscious individual who demonstrates market and competitor awareness.