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We Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with Civil Engineering experience on behalf of our client, a long established Civil Engineering company with over 50 years experience.
The Senior Project Manager will lead the successful delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure packages on large-scale data centre or battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. This is a key leadership role overseeing all aspects of civil construction—from groundworks and structural elements to utilities and enabling works—in technically demanding environments.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full ownership of the civils scope across the project lifecycle—from pre-construction to handover.
* Lead and manage site-based civils teams, subcontractors, and external consultants.
* Oversee planning, sequencing, and execution of works, ensuring alignment with project milestones and critical path.
* Ensure all works are delivered safely, in accordance with CDM regulations and HSE standards.
* Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth interfaces.
* Manage budgets, variations, procurement schedules, and contract administration.
* Drive progress reporting, look-aheads, and issue resolution through structured project controls.
* Chair regular progress meetings with stakeholders including clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
* Maintain clear documentation and ensure compliance with specifications, technical standards, and quality assurance processes.
* Ensure environmental and permitting compliance across all civils activities.
Required Skills and Experience:
* 8+ years’ experience in a civil engineering / construction management role, with at least 3 years in a senior PM capacity.
* Strong background delivering civils packages on data centres, battery storage facilities, power generation, or other mission-critical infrastructure.
* Deep understanding of groundworks, drainage, concrete structures, access roads, and utility coordination.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management
* Industries
Construction and Civil Engineering
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