Project Manager, Project & Program Management

Location:

Corsham, Wiltshire

Sector:
Data Centres / Infrastructure / Construction

Reporting to:
Project Director

Project Manager Jobs in Corsham | Data Centre Construction

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in construction, infrastructure or complex engineering projects?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a rapidly growing and highly respected construction and engineering business, working on a major data centre development in Corsham for a key client.

This is a high-profile, technically complex project involving extensive enabling, infrastructure and civil engineering works supporting the development of multiple data halls and associated facilities.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will take significant responsibility for the safe, compliant, profitable and timely delivery of the project scope, working alongside an experienced project team and a range of key client, consultant, utility and supply chain stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager looking to work on one of the UK's growing data centre and critical infrastructure projects.

The Project

The project is a major data centre development in Corsham, incorporating extensive enabling and infrastructure works required to support the construction of multiple data halls and associated facilities.

The successful Project Manager will oversee a complex package of works including:

Below-ground infrastructure and site-wide utilities.

Earthworks and cut/fill operations.

Attenuation ponds and drainage networks.

Underground utility corridors and duct installations.

HV and MV power infrastructure.

Data and security ducting systems and chambers.

Utilities interfaces and diversions.

Foundations and reinforced concrete slabs.

Roads, infrastructure and external works.

Potential design and construction of ancillary buildings.

Design development and technical coordination.

Consultant appointments and statutory approvals.

Coordination with utility providers, the client and wider project stakeholders.

The project requires strong project leadership, programme management, commercial awareness, technical coordination and stakeholder management to successfully deliver a complex, high-value infrastructure package.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will report to the Project Director and take ownership of the delivery of your assigned project scope.

You will lead a multidisciplinary project team and work closely with the commercial, design, engineering, procurement, construction and health & safety functions to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This is a role with significant responsibility and visibility, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact on a major data centre project.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Governance

Lead the project team to deliver agreed project objectives safely, efficiently and successfully.

Establish effective project governance, controls and reporting processes.

Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures and client requirements.

Drive accountability, collaboration and high performance across the project team.

Ensure appropriate project controls are implemented and maintained.

Programme & Delivery Management

Take ownership of project delivery against programme objectives and contractual milestones.

Monitor progress and implement recovery measures where required.

Coordinate resources, procurement and subcontractor activities to support programme requirements.

Identify and manage project risks, constraints and dependencies.

Work closely with the Project Director to maintain delivery momentum.

Ensure effective coordination between construction, design, engineering and commercial functions.

Commercial & Financial Management

Manage project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and overall commercial performance.

Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Support change control, forecasting and cost management activities.

Work closely with the commercial team to maximise project profitability.

Ensure project performance remains aligned with…