Construction Project Manager

605275
  • £85000 - £90000 per annum
  • London, England
  • Permanent


AI Data Centre Delivery - Europe
Location: UK (initial) → Austria (9-month secondment)
Salary: Up to £90,000 + package

The Opportunity


We are supporting a leading contractor delivering cutting-edge AI-driven hyperscale data centre projects across Europe. They are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to take ownership of mechanical and/or MEP packages on a major programme in Austria.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value, mission-critical infrastructure, with full international support including accommodation, travel, and expenses.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of construction and MEP packages on a live data centre project
  • Manage programme, cost, risk, quality, and HSE performance
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
  • Act as the primary interface with client, consultants, and stakeholders
  • Drive programme milestones including installation, commissioning, and handover
  • Ensure delivery in line with strict uptime and resilience requirements
  • Support commercial teams in forecasting, variations, and reporting

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager on large-scale construction or MEP projects
  • Strong background in data centres, mission-critical, or complex infrastructure
  • Ability to manage subcontractors and deliver packages to programme
  • Strong stakeholder and client-facing skills
  • Knowledge of commissioning and systems integration (desirable)
  • Relevant engineering or construction qualification

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £90,000 + benefits
  • Fully expensed Austria secondment (9 months)
  • Exposure to hyperscale AI / data centre projects
  • Clear progression into senior leadership roles
Lewis Rand Senior Consultant

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