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Pre-Construction Senior Project Manager – Data Centres (London) at Mitchell McDermott

Pre-Construction Senior Project Manager – Data Centres (London)

Mitchell McDermott · GB

2 weeks ago

Pre-Construction Senior Project Manager – Data Centres (London)

Mitchell McDermott · GB

19 days ago
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About the Role

We are a construction project management consultancy seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to lead the early stages of large-scale data centre projects for our clients. You will guide projects from feasibility and design through procurement, making sure each one reaches site with a robust budget, programme and strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the pre-construction phase of data centre projects on behalf of the client, from concept to contract award.
  • Develop and manage the project delivery and procurement strategy, including packaging and contractor selection.
  • Coordinate the design team (architectural, structural, MEP and specialist consultants) and manage design programmes and deliverables.
  • Run constructability, buildability and value engineering reviews with a focus on cost, programme and quality.
  • Work with cost managers to set and control budgets, cost plans and estimates.
  • Develop pre-construction and high-level delivery programmes, identifying critical path and long-lead items.
  • Manage tender processes, including tender documentation, evaluation and recommendation reports.
  • Oversee planning, utility (power and water) and statutory approval processes alongside the client.
  • Identify and manage project risks, and maintain the risk register.
  • Ensure health and safety, sustainability and regulatory requirements are built into the design and procurement stages.
  • Report progress to clients and senior stakeholders, and ensure a smooth handover to the construction team.

Requirements

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
  • Typically 8+ years' experience in construction, with at least 3 years in a pre-construction or design management role.
  • Proven experience on data centre, mission-critical or other complex, MEP-heavy projects.
  • Strong understanding of procurement routes and forms of contract (e.g. FIDIC etc.).
  • Working knowledge of data centre systems: power, cooling, resilience (Tier levels) and commissioning.

Skills

  • Confident client-facing communication
  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Sound judgement on cost, risk and programme
  • Ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
  • Organised and detail-focused
  • Proficient with planning and collaboration tools (e.g. Primavera P6 or MS Project, BIM/Revit, Procore or Aconex)

Location

  • Dublin 4 D04 W3V6, Ireland

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 8+ years' experience in construction
  • 3+ years in a pre-construction or design management role

Education Level

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
  • Chartered membership (e.g. MCIOB, SCSI, RICS, CIPS) is desirable.

Benefits

  • The Best Tech
  • Training
  • Guest Lectures
  • All-Access Leaders
  • CSR, Shaped by You
  • Away Days
  • Recognition

About the Company

  • We are a leading Construction Consultancy offering a range of cost management, project management, due diligence and advisory services to blue chip clients in a huge variety of sectors.
  • Working on prestige projects around the country, we’re renowned for the highest standards, biggest ideas and meticulous attention to detail.