Civils Lead

  • Matchtech
  • Cambois, Northumberland
  • 23/07/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Management QA-Quality Control Architect and Design Planner

Job Description

Civils Lead (CSA) - Major 10bn Data Centre Programme


Location: Blyth, Northumberland (NE24) On-site Permanent
Salary: up to 100,000 + package (depending on experience)
We're recruiting a Civils Lead to join a market-leading data centre delivery partner on a flagship 10bn programme in the UK. You'll take ownership of all Civil / CSA work packages on a large-scale live construction site, driving safety, quality, programme and subcontractor performance through to handover.



What you'll be doing

  • Lead and coordinate all civil/CSA work packages across the project lifecycle
  • Own site delivery day-to-day: planning, sequencing, reporting and documentation
  • Drive H&S standards in partnership with the safety team (from mobilisation to closeout)
  • Manage QA/QC with the project and quality teams
  • Coordinate programme with the Planner, PM, subcontractors and design consultants
  • Monitor subcontractor progress, manpower, productivity and quality; chair key meetings
  • Support commercial control with the QS team: variations, scope change and forecasting
  • Attend/lead discipline input in project reviews, planning, engineering and handover meetings
  • Close-out: snagging, QA files, safety files, punch list and demobilisation


What we're looking for (must-have)

  • Proven Data Centre project experience (CSA/civils delivery)
  • Strong background in civil engineering / CSA construction, ideally on large-scale builds
  • Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, programme and site operations
  • Strong understanding of planning, sequencing and scheduling
  • Excellent knowledge of site safety, quality control and change management


Qualifications (preferred)

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
  • Typically 7+ years relevant CSA/civils experience


Right to Work (non-negotiable)

  • Full UK Right to Work is required
  • No sponsorship available / no sponsorship assistance


If you want to be considered, send your CV and I'll brief you on the project, package and interview process.