Senior Construction Manager

Description:

Senior Construction Manager - Data Centre
Location: Harlow, Essex
Rate: £375–£400 per day
Contract: Temporary, 6 months + potential extension
Hours: 7:00/7:30a4:30 pm - 4:30 pm, with flexibility for weekend rota
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading engineering and construction consultancy to appoint a Senior Construction Manager to join a major £100m+ data centre development in Harlow, Essex.
This is a significant new-build project forming the third facility on an established data centre campus, incorporating two data hall floors, a ground-floor plant room and extensive associated infrastructure. The project is being delivered on a Design & Build basis across both construction and MEP packages.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to take ownership of key packages during a critical stage of the programme, with a particular focus on internal fit-out and specialist construction works.
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Director and Lead Construction Project Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering specific construction packages safely, efficiently and to programme.
You will be working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades while maintaining strong standards across safety, quality, logistics and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage construction packages through the internal fit-out phase, including 6-metre-high white walling
* Coordinate subcontractors, specialist trades and site activities
* Lead daily activity briefings and maintain clear communication across packages
* Conduct regular site walkrounds, monitoring progress and identifying potential issues
* Manage site logistics, including sequencing, deliveries, access and material flow
* Monitor programme progress and proactively address delays or constraints
* Maintain high standards of health, safety and welfare in accordance with CDM and project requirements
* Work closely with the wider construction and MEP teams to ensure effective interface management
* Participate in the project’s weekend working rota when required
About You
We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager / with a strong track record delivering complex new-build projects.
You will ideally have:
* Proven experience managing construction packages on major projects
* Strong internal fit-out experience, particularly drylining, white walling or similar specialist packages
* Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and trades
* Confidence leading daily briefings and managing site-based teams
* A strong understanding of construction health & safety requirements
* Excellent organisational, communication and coordination skills
* Previous data centre or critical environment experience – essential
* Flexibility to support weekend working when required
Apply Now
If you have the relevant data centre and internal fit-out experience, please submit your CV for immediate consideration