Senior Construction Manager

Location: Northumberland

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the overall construction delivery of a major data centre infrastructure project. The role will oversee site teams, subcontractors, programme, safety, quality and coordination across multiple work packages.

• Lead construction delivery across designated project areas and work packages.
• Manage and coordinate Site Managers, engineers, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to specification.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical interfaces.
• Monitor programme performance and implement recovery plans where required.
• Lead construction planning, sequencing and short-term look-ahead programmes.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity and site coordination.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, inspections and quality requirements are fully implemented.
• Identify and resolve technical, programme and construction issues.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, client, consultants, commercial and engineering teams.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover and project close-out.

• Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong experience managing complex construction packages and multiple subcontractors.
• Data centre, mission-critical, infrastructure or other technically complex project experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programme and project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong health & safety and quality focus.
• Relevant construction/site management qualifications.
• SMSTS and CSCS or equivalent.