Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Civils Lead to join our team on a major Data Centre project, near Blyth, United Kingdom. This position will play a key role in managing all Civil (CSA) activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery across the project lifecycle.
- Lead and coordinate all Civil work packages throughout the project.
- Oversee site safety in collaboration with the safety team, ensuring compliance from setup through to project closeout.
- Manage site QA/QC activities in conjunction with the project and quality teams.
- Coordinate the project schedule with the Planner, Project Manager, Subcontractors, and Design Consultants to ensure all client and programme requirements are achieved.
- Support cost tracking and forecasting in collaboration with the project QS team.
- Oversee day-to-day site operations, documentation, and reporting to ensure smooth progress.
- Direct and monitor subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower levels, and quality of work.
- Lead subcontractor meetings and contribute to regular internal and client‑facing coordination sessions.
- Attend and represent the civils discipline at Project Reviews, Engineering, Planning, and Handover Meetings.
- Support the project closeout process, including punch list completion, QA files, safety documentation, and material/plant demobilisation.
- Hold weekly commercial meetings with the QS team to ensure all variations and scope changes are captured and processed.
- Ensure all change management is properly documented and communicated (cost and programme impacts).
- Review and verify drawings, setting‑out details, and as‑built documentation.
- Coordinate and close out all CSA snagging activities to the highest quality standard.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
- 7+ years’ experience in the CSA/construction industry, ideally within large-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of project planning, sequencing, and scheduling.
- Proven track record in team leadership and subcontractor management.
- Excellent knowledge of site operations, safety procedures, and quality control standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry
- Working on large scale data centre projects
- Collaborative team working environments
- Career progression and development supported
- Competitive salary packages
Winthrop Technologies Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer
Civils Lead in Blyth employer: Winthrop Technologies Ltd.
Winthrop Technologies is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the data centre industry in Blyth. With a strong focus on collaborative team environments and career progression, employees benefit from competitive salary packages and the chance to lead large-scale projects that shape the future of technology. Join us to be part of a trusted name in the sector, where your expertise in planning will drive meaningful outcomes and continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
Winthrop Technologies Ltd. Recruitment Team
