Project Lead, Engineering, Program ​/ Project Manager

Location:

Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Employment Type:

Permanent

PE Global Recruitment is partnering with a leading international engineering and construction contractor to recruit an experienced Project Lead for a major hyperscale data centre development in Blyth, UK.

This is a flagship project with completion scheduled for 2029, offering exceptional long-term career prospects with a strong pipeline of future projects across the UK and Europe.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, the Project Lead will assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, ensuring all works are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a highly capable construction professional with strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and proven experience managing large-scale complex projects.

• Lead the overall delivery of the project from construction through to completion and client handover.
• Manage project costs, programme schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of all project activities.
• Monitor critical project milestones and proactively identify and mitigate risks to programme delivery.
• Review and evaluate construction methodologies, commercial proposals, price submissions, and scope of work.
• Chair and lead client meetings, project progress reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Monitor factors impacting project costs and provide detailed reporting, analysis, and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage procurement activities and oversee long-lead equipment and material delivery schedules.
• Review, validate, and audit cost estimates, valuations, and financial submissions from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support engineering and design teams by providing cost and programme input during design development and change management processes.
• Track equipment procurement, manufacturing, and delivery progress against project schedules.
• Collaborate with project controls and planning teams to ensure accurate reporting and schedule management.
• Review and approve subcontractor applications for payment, invoices, and retention releases.
• Lead the project close‑out process, ensuring all documentation, warranties, commissioning records, and final deliverables are completed to client requirements.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior project leadership role within construction, engineering, mission‑critical, infrastructure, or data centre environments.
• Proven track record managing large-scale construction projects from inception through completion.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple work streams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Experience working on data centre, mission‑critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or large‑scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

• Permanent position with a leading international contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a landmark hyperscale data centre project scheduled through 2029.
• Strong pipeline of future projects providing excellent long‑term career stability and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge mission‑critical construction projects.
• Collaborative and high‑performing project environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.