At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage large-scale data centre projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.
- Company: Leading organisation in mission-critical infrastructure with a focus on data centres.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, private healthcare, pension scheme, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Great career progression and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a fast-growing sector and make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 5+ years of project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Our client is a leading organization operating within the mission-critical infrastructure sector and is continuing to expand its data center project delivery team across the UK.
Due to continued growth and an increasing project pipeline, we are seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale data center projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing business delivering technically complex, high-value projects across one of the world's fastest-growing sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple work-streams across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements. You will work closely with engineering, construction, commercial, procurement, commissioning, and client teams while maintaining oversight of project schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
- Manage the delivery of data center construction projects from inception through to completion.
- Develop and maintain project programs, schedules, and resource plans.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, electrical, civil, and commissioning activities.
- Monitor project progress and ensure key milestones are achieved.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates to senior management and clients.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety, and quality requirements.
- Review project documentation, technical drawings, and design changes.
- Support procurement activities, including contractor selection and package management.
- Oversee change management processes and manage variations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support testing, commissioning, and final project handover activities.
- Ensure contractual obligations and project deliverables are achieved.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of project management experience within the construction, infrastructure, building services, or mission-critical sectors.
- Previous experience delivering data center projects is highly desirable.
- Experience managing large, technically complex projects.
- Strong understanding of project planning and scheduling.
- Excellent commercial awareness and budget management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Private healthcare.
- Pension scheme.
- Hybrid working model.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Exposure to large-scale, high-profile data center developments.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
If you're looking to develop your career within the rapidly expanding data center sector and want to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects across London and the UK, we'd love to hear from you.
Data Management, Project Manager in London employer: Global Search+Select
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of the mission-critical infrastructure sector, where you will have the opportunity to manage large-scale data center projects across the UK. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, private healthcare, and a hybrid working model, all within a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional development. This role not only provides exposure to high-profile projects but also supports your career progression in one of the world's fastest-growing sectors.
