Construction Manager

Role: Construction Manager – Data Centres

Location: London

Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation delivering hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and Europe and are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of a major new data centre development in London.

We are looking to speak with Construction Managers who have a proven track record of delivering large-scale mission critical or hyperscale data centre projects, with experience managing construction activities through to commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST) and project handover.

Scope of Work

* Lead the safe and successful delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project, ensuring works are completed on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

* Take responsibility for construction delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST) and final handover.

* Manage multidisciplinary project teams including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Package Managers, Commissioning Managers and specialist subcontractors.

* Coordinate the successful delivery of CSA, Mechanical and Electrical packages across the project.

* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

* Oversee construction planning, programme management, quality assurance, risk management and change control.

* Ensure all works are delivered in line with HSEQ requirements, contractual obligations and industry best practice.

* Chair project progress meetings, providing regular updates on programme, commercial performance, construction progress and key project milestones.

* Identify and resolve technical, construction and programme challenges to ensure successful project delivery.

* Work closely with commissioning teams to achieve a safe and efficient transition through commissioning, IST and client handover.

Experience to be Considered

* Proven experience delivering hyperscale or mission critical data centre projects as a Construction Manager.

* Previous experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or specialist data centre contractor is essential.

* Strong understanding of CSA, Mechanical and Electrical installation, commissioning and integrated systems testing.

* Experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams, subcontractors, project programmes and budgets.

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across clients, consultants and delivery teams.

* A proactive, delivery-focused approach with the ability to manage complex, fast-paced construction projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's largest hyperscale data centre developments.

This is a long-term contract opportunity and falls Outside IR35.

If you have experience delivering hyperscale or mission critical data centre projects and are interested in discussing the opportunity further, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold directly for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed