Structural Project Manager - Data Centre

1st Choice Recruitment Services; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice Recruitment Services is seeking a Structural Project Manager for a major data centre project in Clondalkin, Dublin. This site-based leadership role will drive OFCI packages from materials receipt through installation and handover, coordinating with client, main contractor and design teams.

The role requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or Construction Management) and a proven track record in structural steel packages on large projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience managing structural steel or structural packages for a specialist contractor or main contractor.
• Strong understanding of steel erection, lifting operations and site logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural OFCI packages, including structural steel, supports, platforms and associated works, on a live data centre project.
• Manage the interface with the client and main contractor on owner-furnished materials, including delivery schedules, receipt, storage and installation.
• Plan, manage and report against the project programme, making sure key milestones are met.
• Manage site supervisors, steel fixers, erectors and subcontractors, setting priorities and allocating resources.
• Coordinate structural works with mechanical, electrical and architectural trades, and resolve interface and sequencing issues.
• Review drawings, method statements and lifting plans, and manage RFIs, technical queries and change.
• Drive quality control, inspection and test plans and the completion of quality documentation.
• Promote and enforce the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) on site, particularly for lifting and working at height.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and the client.

Skills

Structural project management

OFCI packages

Client interface

Site leadership

Team supervision

Lifting operations

Site logistics

Communication

Right to work

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Job description

A leading Irish engineering contractor delivering mechanical, structural steel and offsite manufactured solutions for major data centre, pharmaceutical and industrial projects across Ireland and Europe. They are strengthening their site delivery team on a major data centre project in Clondalkin, Dublin. You'll join a growing, well-established business with a strong pipeline of mission-critical work.

About the Role

Structural Project Manager

Structural Steel | OFCI | Data Centres

Location: Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland – data centre project (site-based)

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Right to work: Candidates must have the right to work in Ireland

As Structural Project Manager you'll lead the delivery of structural Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) packages on a major data centre project in Clondalkin, managing everything from receipt of materials through to installation and handover. This is a site-based leadership role where you'll manage site teams and subcontractors and work closely with the client, main contractor and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural OFCI packages, including structural steel, supports, platforms and associated works, on a live data centre project.
• Manage the interface with the client and main contractor on owner-furnished materials, including delivery schedules, receipt, storage and installation.
• Plan, manage and report against the project programme, making sure key milestones are met.
• Manage site supervisors, steel fixers, erectors and subcontractors, setting priorities and allocating resources.
• Coordinate structural works with mechanical, electrical and architectural trades, and resolve interface and sequencing issues.
• Review drawings, method statements and lifting plans, and manage RFIs, technical queries and change.
• Drive quality control, inspection and test plans and the completion of quality documentation.
• Promote and enforce the highest standards of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) on site, particularly for lifting and working at height.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and the client.

Qualifications

• A degree or HND in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Construction Management.

Required Skills

We're looking for an experienced structural project manager with a strong track record on data centre projects. You will have:

• Significant experience managing structural steel or structural packages for a specialist contractor or main contractor.
• Experience of OFCI packages, or of managing owner-furnished materials and client interfaces on large projects.
• A strong understanding of steel erection, lifting operations and site logistics.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and programmes on large, fast-paced projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, and confidence dealing with clients and main contractors.
• The right to work in Ireland (essential).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with offsite manufactured or modular structural solutions.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication standards and quality requirements (e.g. EN 1090).
• Safe Pass and relevant EHS training (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely).

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary of €85,000 – €100,000, dependent on experience, plus benefits.
• Permanent role with a leading engineering contractor.
• Long-term work on major data centre projects in the Dublin area.
• A strong pipeline of projects with clear progression opportunities.