Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager to act as an extension of the client organization in the delivery of a hyperscale data centre project.

This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple construction packages, ensuring that all contractors deliver in line with expectations for programme, quality, health & safety, and commissioning readiness.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Construction Package Managers across multiple disciplines.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining clear accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment focused on ownership, safety, and execution.

Construction Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring alignment with project schedules, milestones, and delivery targets.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are executed in accordance with project specifications and standards.
• Identify risks, constraints, and construction issues, driving timely resolution in coordination with contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure proactive escalation of delays, risks, and critical issues to senior leadership.

Interface with Quality & Commissioning

• Work closely with the Quality team to support inspections, audits, and the resolution of non-conformances.
• Coordinate with the Commissioning team to ensure construction activities align with commissioning sequences and timelines.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between construction and commissioning teams, ensuring smooth transition from build to testing phases.

Health & Safety

• Champion a safety-first culture across all site operations.
• Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with health and safety regulations and project requirements.
• Participate in safety walks, audits, and incident investigations, driving continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key interface between the client and contractors, ensuring alignment on delivery expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Facilitate clear, consistent communication across all project parties.
• Prepare and deliver progress updates, reports, and dashboards to senior stakeholders.

Reporting & Communication

• Produce clear, concise, and insightful project reports and performance dashboards tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Communicate complex technical and construction issues effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager on large-scale, complex projects (data centres, industrial, or mission-critical environments preferred).
• Strong track record managing multiple construction packages and multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth understanding of construction delivery, sequencing, and site coordination.
• Experience working closely with quality and commissioning teams, with an understanding of commissioning-driven construction.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve conflicts, and drive performance under pressure.
• Proficiency in project reporting, planning tools, and construction management systems.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.