At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major infrastructure project for a flagship data centre development.
- Company: Join a top-tier contractor known for innovative and complex projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, healthcare, and 25 days leave plus your birthday off.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities with a growing specialist contractor.
- Why this job: Take ownership of a high-impact project and drive engineering excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering projects and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
Walker & Sloan are working with an outstanding specialist contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join one of the UK's most exciting mission-critical infrastructure developments.
Our client has built an exceptional reputation for delivering technically complex construction, engineering and infrastructure projects across the Data Centre, Defence and Energy sectors. With over 40 years of specialist expertise, they continue to deliver landmark projects where engineering excellence, collaboration and technical innovation are at the forefront.
This opportunity will see you joining a flagship £80m hyperscale data centre development in Corsham, Wiltshire, leading the delivery of a major infrastructure package that includes enabling works, utilities, drainage, reinforced concrete structures and site-wide infrastructure. It's a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a technically demanding project from the early stages through to successful completion.
The Role
As Project Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a complex infrastructure package, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working alongside commercial, design and operational teams, you'll lead all aspects of project delivery, from programme management and stakeholder engagement through to commercial performance, technical coordination and successful project handover.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager who thrives on technically challenging schemes and enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects.
About You
You'll have a proven track record delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects for a main contractor and be confident managing both operational and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle. You'll possess strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, programme management, risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, together with the leadership skills needed to drive high-performing project teams.
Experience delivering infrastructure works associated with major developments would be highly advantageous, particularly across:
- Earthworks and cut & fill operations
- Piling and reinforced concrete foundations
- Drainage and attenuation systems
- Utilities diversions and underground services
- Roads, external works and site infrastructure
- Hard landscaping and public realm works
You'll ideally hold an HNC, Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline, together with a Black CSCS Card and SMSTS certification. Professional membership with CIOB, RICS, APM or a similar institution would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Salary between £70,000 – £85,000
- Car Allowance
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- BUPA Healthcare & Cash Plan
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eyecare Vouchers
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and your birthday off
- Opportunity to lead the infrastructure package on a flagship £80m hyperscale data centre development
- Genuine long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor delivering nationally significant projects
If you're an experienced Project Manager looking to lead a technically complex infrastructure package while working on one of the UK's flagship mission-critical developments, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Walker & Sloan for a confidential discussion.
Interviews are already being arranged, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Project Manager in Corsham employer: Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp
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Contact Details:
Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp Recruitment Team