Senior Project Manager

CSA Senior Project Manager – Data Centre

My client is a first-generation construction company with operations across Ireland, UK and Northern Europe. We specialize in Critical Environments such as Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics.

They are currently seeking experienced and talented Senior Project Managers specialised in Building Experience to join our high performing project team in London.

REPORTING TO : Contracts Manager

Benefits Package : Competitive salary

Travel Allowance (maximum £5,000)

Pension (5% EE matched by 5% ER)

Life Assurance (2 x Basic Salary)

Fully paid Private Healthcare (BUPA)

Well-being (Employee Assistance Program & annual social events)

Annual Leave (23 days excluding bank holidays)

Professional Development (funded education)

Project Details - £230M 9 Storey New Build Data Centre :

This project will be completed in a phased approach. The works will include the main building works, including but not limited to - Large diameter pile installation, ground beam substructure and pile caps, heavy structural steel frame - 9 floors, composite cladding and outer rainscreen, 2No. precast concrete central core areas, MEP infrastructure and full fitout of data halls on Level 1 & 2 with associated plant. All below ground drainage and critical services infrastructure, external works, Link

Bridge to existing campus north building and the construction of a single-storey security gate house.

Purpose of Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects from conception to completion ensuring that your project team deliver on time and on budget to the highest standard of quality, safety & client satisfaction.

Role Responsibilities

Develop and update the construction programme with the Contracts Manager and ensure your project meets key milestones

Determine staff resources for your project and communicate effectively with your team.

Implement Safety System and establish an excellent safety culture on your project.

Manage project quality over the lifecycle and ensure build quality meets expectations.

Ensure project costs are managed and prelims / packages are tightly controlled.

Work with the commercial team to deliver agreed commercial objectives for your project.

Maintain positive relationships with the client team; keep them informed of claims & delays.

The Candidate

Third level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.

8+ years construction experience with structural and civil building work.

Data Centre experience desirable.

Ability to effectively manage and foster high performing teams.

Demonstrated ability to plan & deliver a complex project

Strong numeracy and report writing skills

Ability to build & maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders

Understands commercial realities; proposes cost-effective solutions

Computer literate and familiar with MS office, project, (or similar scheduling package)

Career Path

My client implement a highly structured career progression programme through a continual professional development programme (PDP) and mentoring programme which has been the foundation to our success. As a Senior Project Manager, the operational career path for highly performing individuals is to progress to Contracts Manager, to Associate Director Level to Projects Director Level.