Our client, an established developer and operator of hyperscale data centres, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of BMS, network and ICT infrastructure across mission-critical developments.
This role offers the opportunity to manage technically complex projects from planning and design coordination through installation, testing, commissioning and handover. You will bring together engineering teams, contractors, system integrators and telecommunications providers to deliver secure, resilient infrastructure that meets client requirements and operational needs.
You will oversee the scope, programme, budget, quality and delivery of BMS, CCCS, telecommunications and associated ICT and OT/IT infrastructure packages across new developments, expansions and retrofit projects.
Working closely with engineering, construction and operations teams, you will translate approved designs into successful site execution, manage interfaces between systems and stakeholders, and drive timely resolution of technical and delivery issues.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Delivery
- Manage the full project lifecycle, from scope definition and procurement through installation, commissioning and operational handover.
- Develop and maintain project programmes, budgets, resource plans and delivery milestones.
- Coordinate BMS, network and ICT works with the wider construction programme and other building services packages.
- Monitor progress, identify critical dependencies and implement recovery plans where required.
- Provide clear reporting on project status, costs, risks, changes and outstanding decisions.
Design and Technical Coordination
- Coordinate design reviews with engineering teams, consultants, contractors and system integrators to ensure solutions meet project specifications and client requirements.
- Ensure technical submissions, shop drawings, control sequences, network architectures and interface documents are reviewed and approved before execution.
- Manage interfaces between BMS, CCCS, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and associated monitoring platforms.
- Resolve technical queries and installation constraints with the relevant design authorities.
- Assess proposed changes for their impact on cost, programme, quality and operational performance.
BMS and Controls Delivery
- Oversee the installation, integration and commissioning of BMS and CCCS systems.
- Coordinate implementation of approved control sequences, alarm strategies, interlocks, monitoring points and setpoints.
- Manage system integrators and specialist contractors to ensure hardware, software and controls are delivered to specification.
- Coordinate integration with DCIM, maintenance management, analytics and reporting platforms where required.
- Ensure systems are ready for testing and that defects are resolved before acceptance.
Network, ICT and Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Manage delivery of OT and enterprise networks, structured cabling, fibre backbones, secured trunking and cable containment.
- Coordinate inside and outside plant infrastructure works, including pathways, terminations, labelling and connectivity testing.
- Oversee deployment of network equipment, firewalls and Wi‑Fi infrastructure in line with approved designs and cybersecurity requirements.
- Work with telecommunications providers to coordinate carrier routes, points of entry, meet‑me rooms and external connectivity.
- Track carrier provisioning and service activation against project milestones.
Contractor, Procurement and Commercial Management
- Support tender preparation, technical evaluations, scope clarification and contractor selection.
- Manage contractors and vendors against agreed scope, programme, quality and contractual requirements.
- Track long‑lead equipment, procurement schedules and material deliveries to minimise delays.
- Monitor package expenditure, assess progress claims and manage variations through established approval processes.
- Identify scope gaps and interface risks early and drive their resolution.
Testing, Commissioning and Quality Assurance
- Coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing and Integrated Systems Testing with engineering, commissioning and operations teams.
- Ensure test plans, method statements and acceptance criteria are agreed before testing begins.
- Track commissioning issues, defects and corrective actions through to closure.
- Verify that installations meet approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and site safety requirements.
- Maintain complete inspection, testing and commissioning records.
Stakeholder and Client Management
- Act as a key project contact for clients, consultants, contractors, system integrators, telecommunications providers and internal teams.
- Lead coordination meetings and maintain clear ownership of actions and deliverables.
- Communicate technical issues, delivery risks and required decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Manage client connectivity and integration requirements within the agreed project scope.
- Escalate issues promptly and present practical solutions to keep delivery on track.
Operational Readiness and Handover
- Engage operations teams throughout delivery to address maintainability, monitoring, access and support requirements.
- Coordinate submission of as‑built drawings, operating manuals, network diagrams, asset records, configuration backups and training materials.
- Ensure operational training and knowledge transfer are completed before handover.
- Manage final acceptance, outstanding works and defects closure to support a smooth transition into operations.
Key Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, ICT or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in project delivery, including management of BMS, network, ICT or telecommunications packages within data centres or other mission‑critical facilities.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contractors and delivery risks.
- Strong working knowledge of BMS and control system integration across electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
- Sound understanding of OT and enterprise networking, including TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, redundancy and network segregation.
- Experience with structured cabling, fibre infrastructure, cable containment and telecommunications coordination.
- Familiarity with testing, commissioning and integrated systems testing in live or newly constructed mission‑critical environments.
- Understanding of cybersecurity requirements and secure implementation practices for connected building systems.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, reporting and problem‑solving skills.
- A structured, proactive approach with the confidence to drive accountability and resolve delivery challenges.
- Relevant project management certification would be an advantage.
Why Consider This Role?
- Deliver critical infrastructure supporting the growth of AI and cloud services.
- Take ownership of complex technical packages from planning through operational handover.
- Work at the intersection of building controls, digital networks and data centre construction.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists on large‑scale, mission‑critical projects.