Role summary
Own the program delivery framework for end-to-end site readiness and activation. You will run the program cadence for data centre builds, coordinate multi-vendor delivery, and drive operational effectiveness from pre-construction through commissioning, customer handover and steady-state operations. You combine strong program leadership with practical technical fluency across power, cooling, networking and racks.
Key responsibilities
* Run the central program for build programs including governance, RAID, critical path, milestones and change control
* Build and manage the integrated master schedule across design, civils, MEP, IT build, commissioning and go-live
* Drive site readiness: permits, surveys, utilities, access, logistics, EHS and CDM compliance
* Coordinate multi-vendor delivery across EPCs, OEMs and service partners. Manage RFIs, submittals, method statements and RAMS
* Support procurement with technical input to scopes of work, acceptance criteria and service levels
* Own program risk and issue management with clear mitigations, owners and deadlines
* Lead readiness reviews and stage gates from pre-construction to practical completion and readiness to rack
* Oversee commissioning planning and execution (Levels 1–5) with documented test scripts, punch-lists and defect closure
* Ensure operational documentation packs are complete: as-builts, O&M, runbooks, EOPs, permits to work, MOP/SOP/EOP
* Stand up program tooling and live dashboards for progress, cost, risk and quality
* Manage change, incident and problem processes during build and early life operations
* Partner with Operations for handover to BAU, SLOs, spares strategy and warranty tracking
* Produce concise executive reporting with clear decisions required and financial impact
Technical skills
* Power: ability to read single line diagrams, understanding of MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, STS, busways, metering and redundancy tiers
* Cooling: knowledge of CRAH/CRAC, in-row and rear-door solutions, liquid and immersion concepts, water systems and controls
* IT build: rack layouts, structured cabling standards (copper and fibre), smart hands tasks and readiness to rack criteria
* Networking: basic L2 and L3 concepts, out-of-band, leaf-spine awareness, IP addressing for commissioning and monitoring
* Controls and monitoring: BMS, EPMS and DCIM concepts, SNMP and alerting paths
* Commissioning: familiarity with integrated systems testing, black-building and soak testing
Required experience
* Proven delivery of data centre or mission-critical infrastructure programs with multiple concurrent workstreams
* Proficiency in PROGRAMME tools & automation e.g. AI to support effective ops & reporting
* Strong PROGRAMME leadership in construction plus IT fit-out environments
* Hands-on vendor and contractor management with clear commercial and technical governance
* Practical knowledge of UK regulations including CDM 2015 and H&S best practice
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and executive reporting
* Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
Nice to have
* Certifications such as PMP, APM, Prince2, AgilePM, ITIL, SMSTS or NEBOSH
* Experience with GPU-dense designs and high-density cooling approaches
* Exposure to DNO/IDNO connections, grid and on-site generation