At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of Civil, Structural and Architectural works on a major data centre project.
- Company: Join a leading international contractor shaping Europe's digital infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, private healthcare, and long-term career growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a landmark £10bn project that will redefine data centre development in Europe.
- Qualifications: Experience in CSA construction management and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced CSA Construction Manager to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England. This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing the delivery of all Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) works across a major phase of the project, ensuring safe, high-quality and programme-driven execution from construction through to handover. Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, subcontractors, design teams and client representatives, you will lead site delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and drive programme performance across all CSA packages within a complex, fast-paced mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) construction activities across the project
- Manage and coordinate subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery
- Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans where required
- Ensure all works comply with drawings, specifications, quality standards and client requirements
- Coordinate interfaces between CSA, MEP, commissioning and logistics teams
- Manage site resources, construction sequencing and short-term planning activities
- Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs and design issues with engineering and design teams
- Drive health, safety and environmental performance across all CSA works
- Monitor quality assurance, inspections, snagging and handover activities
- Produce progress reports and attend client, subcontractor and internal coordination meetings
- Support commercial teams with change management, variations and programme reporting
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain programme objectives
Requirements
- Proven experience as a CSA Construction Manager on major construction projects
- Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or large-scale industrial developments
- Strong technical knowledge of civil, structural and architectural construction
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors across complex, fast-paced project environments
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, quality management and programme delivery
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
- SMSTS and CSCS qualifications
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
Package
- Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
- Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
- Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
- Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a leading role on one of Europe's most significant digital infrastructure projects. If you have a proven track record delivering complex CSA packages and are looking to join a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre development, we would love to hear from you.
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