Senior Project Manager

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

Position: Senior Project Manager

Employment: Freelance / Contract

Start: Immediate / September 2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a major data centre scheme in Blyth, Northumberland
.

This is a key appointment for the project, and we are looking for a strong construction professional with a proven background delivering large-scale civils and infrastructure packages
. Previous data centre experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates with strong experience delivering complex civils projects within other major sectors will also be considered.

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of designated areas of the project.
• Lead and manage project teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Oversee the delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure packages
  , including earthworks, drainage, utilities, roads, concrete and external works.
• Manage programme, progress, sequencing and project milestones.
• Coordinate multiple subcontract packages and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Liaise closely with the client, consultants, designers and supply chain.
• Chair progress, coordination and programme meetings.
• Monitor project performance, commercial progress and change.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with design, specification, quality and HSE requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical, programme and logistical issues.
• Provide strong leadership across the project delivery team.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Project Manager / Project Manager with:

• A strong background in civil engineering and major infrastructure projects
  .
• Proven experience managing large and complex construction projects.
• Experience overseeing multiple subcontractors and work packages.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, utilities, reinforced concrete and external works
  .
• Excellent programme and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• The ability to lead teams and drive projects through to successful completion.
• Data centre experience is highly desirable
  , but not essential for the right civils-focused candidate.

• Competitive freelance rate.
• Opportunity to work on a technically complex and high-value scheme.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.