Construction Manager

Construction Manager - Data Centres
Location: Spring Park, Corsham
Salary: £70,000-£80,000
Job Type: Permanent

The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the successful delivery of major data centre construction projects from pre-construction through to handover.

Working closely with project teams, consultants, contractors and clients, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. This is a hands-on role requiring strong stakeholder management skills and previous experience delivering large-scale construction projects within a technically complex environment.

Experience within data centres is highly desirable, although candidates from mission critical, pharmaceutical, industrial or major commercial construction will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for coordinating all construction activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring contractors and consultants deliver against programme, quality and contractucal requirements.

Working alongside the Design and Project Management teams, you will monitor project progress, manage risks and support the delivery of projects through the RIBA design and construction stages.

You will act as the main point of contract for construction-related matters, coordinating client visits, leading project meetings and maintaining effective communication between contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

You will also oversee project documentation, monitor changes, review technical information, support procurement activities and ensure all planning conditions, statutory requirements and contractual obligations are achieved.

A key part of the role will be managing the construction-to-handover process, ensuring all commissioning records, technical documentation and handover information are completed accurately and issued on time.

About You
We're looking for a Construction Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex construction projects from inception through to completion.

You should have experience managing principal contractors, consultants and multidiscplinary project teams while maintaining programme, cost, quality and health & safety performance.

Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, contract administration, quality assurance, risk management and project reporting is essential.

Experience working within live or mission-critical environments such as data centres, pharmaceuticals or large commercial developments would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications & Experience

* A degree, HNC or HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

* Experience within construction or project management.

* A good understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and construction project delivery.

* Experience managing complex building services and M&E installations.

* Knowledge of CDM regulations, construction health & safety requirements and quality management processes.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project locations
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed