Senior Project Manager - Civils

We Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with Civil Engineering experience on behalf of our client, a long established Civil Engineering company with over 50 years experience.

The Senior Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure packages on large-scale data centre or battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This is a key leadership role overseeing all aspects of civil construction—from groundworks and structural elements to utilities and enabling works—in technically demanding environments.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the civils scope across the project lifecycle—from pre-construction to handover.
• Lead and manage site-based civils teams, subcontractors, and external consultants.
• Oversee planning, sequencing, and execution of works, ensuring alignment with project milestones and critical path.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, in accordance with CDM regulations and HSE standards.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth interfaces.
• Manage budgets, variations, procurement schedules, and contract administration.
• Drive progress reporting, look-aheads, and issue resolution through structured project controls.
• Chair regular progress meetings with stakeholders including clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Maintain clear documentation and ensure compliance with specifications, technical standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure environmental and permitting compliance across all civils activities.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in a civil engineering / construction management role, with at least 3 years in a senior PM capacity.
• Strong background delivering civils packages on data centres, battery storage facilities, power generation, or other mission-critical infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of groundworks, drainage, concrete structures, access roads, and utility coordination.