Senior Civils Programme Manager

  • Unite People
  • 10/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Civils Technical Programme Manager Data Centres

We re working with a global client delivering hyperscale data centre programmes and are looking to engage with senior-level civil engineers who can operate at a technical governance and design assurance level.

This is not a traditional design role it s a client-side position where you ll challenge, influence and shape major infrastructure across multiple regions.

What you ll be doing:

  • Acting as technical authority for civil engineering across large-scale data centre programmes
  • Reviewing and challenging consultant designs across utilities, drainage, earthworks and infrastructure
  • Driving design assurance and governance from concept through to construction
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure fully integrated, buildable solutions
  • Providing input into constructability, risk and programme delivery

Key areas of expertise:

  • Underground utilities (drainage, water, fibre, HV/MV/LV networks)
  • Earthworks strategies (cut & fill, ground improvement, sequencing)
  • External works, roads, logistics and site infrastructure
  • Multidisciplinary coordination across civil, MEP and design teams

What we re looking for:

  • Strong background in civil engineering design, design management or technical assurance
  • Experience on complex infrastructure / mission-critical / large-scale projects
  • Proven ability to review, challenge and influence consultant design
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants and contractors
  • Experience using ACC or similar design management platforms

Why this role:

  • Work on global hyperscale data centre programmes (EMEA & APAC)
  • Client-side influence shape design, don t just deliver it
  • Remote role with international exposure
  • High-value, technically complex infrastructure