Consultant name: Richard Snarey

Call for more information on this position: 02075535660

Job reference: RS-10

Date posted: 17/02/2026

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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 30MW to 150MW campuses and include substations, data halls, central utility plants, and complex mechanical and electrical infrastructure. The organisation has a secured pipeline exceeding £5bn and offers excellent long-term career progression.

Location: London, Slough, Manchester, Frankfurt, Dublin
Salary: £95,000–£120,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Healthcare + Pension

Role Purpose:
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.

Reporting Structure:
Reports to Project Director
Direct Reports: Construction Managers, Engineers, Package Managers

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

Key Responsibilities:

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
Richard Snarey

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