Job Description
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:
1. Take full ownership of the civils scope across the project lifecycle—from pre-construction to handover.
2. Lead and manage site-based civils teams, subcontractors, and external consultants.
3. Oversee planning, sequencing, and execution of works, ensuring alignment with project milestones and critical path.
4. Ensure all works are delivered safely, in accordance with CDM regulations and HSE standards.
5. Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth interf...