Senior Project Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre

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Company Overview:
Our client is a Tier 1 mission‑critical contractor specialising in hyperscale data centre construction across the UK and Europe, delivering facilities for clients including AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle. Projects range from 30 MW to 150 MW campuses and include substations, data halls, central utility plants, and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The organisation has a secured pipeline exceeding £5 bn and offers excellent long‑term career progression.

London, Slough, Manchester, Frankfurt, Dublin

Salary: £95,000–£120,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle delivery of hyperscale data centre construction projects or major work packages. The role ensures construction activities across CSA, electrical, and mechanical systems are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and client technical requirements.

Reports to Project Director

Direct Reports:
Construction Managers, Engineers, Package Managers

• 132 kV / 33 kV substations
• MV/LV distribution systems
• UPS systems (2 MW modules)
• Generator infrastructure
• Cooling systems including chillers and CRAH units
• Data halls and central utility buildings

Project Delivery and Execution:

• Lead delivery from mobilisation through commissioning and handover
• Manage multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors
• Ensure delivery aligns with programme milestones and sequencing

Programme and Planning:

• Manage programme using Primavera P6
• Identify critical path risks and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate delivery to support commissioning readiness

Commercial and Contract Management:

• Monitor project commercial performance
• Manage subcontractor compliance and variations
• Support cost forecasting and reporting

  Client and Stakeholder Management:

  • Interface with client delivery teams
  • Lead progress and coordination meetings
  • Provide detailed delivery reporting

  Commissioning Integration:

  • Coordinate with commissioning teams
  • Ensure infrastructure is delivered to commissioning standards
  • Support integrated systems testing and operational handover
  Candidate Requirements
  • Tier 1 contractor experience
  • Data centre or mission‑critical experience
  • Strong leadership and delivery capability
  Benefits
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • Career progression to Project Director
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  Richard Snarey