construction manager

Construction Manager – Data Centre Location: Harlow, Essex Contract: Approx. 6 months initially Rate: Circa £400 per day, with some flexibility for the right candidate Start: ASAP An established engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of a major data centre project in Harlow. The project is at an advanced stage of construction, so the successful candidate will need to be comfortable taking ownership of fit-out, finishing, quality control, snagging and close-out activities, driving subcontractors and site teams through to practical completion and handover. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day construction activities across data halls and associated energy centre areas Drive fit-out and finishing works through to completion Manage subcontractors, supervisors and site teams Monitor programme and ensure works are delivered against key milestones Lead snagging, defect rectification and quality close-out Coordinate construction activities with commissioning, MEP and CSA teams Carry out quality inspections and ensure works meet project specifications Manage site coordination meetings and resolve construction issues Ensure RAMS, health & safety and site procedures are followed Support commissioning readiness and final handover Requirements Recent data centre construction experience is essential Ideally 3+ years working on data centre projects Previous experience as a Construction Manager, Site Manager or Senior Site Manager Strong experience taking projects through fit-out, finishing, snagging and handover Good understanding of the interfaces between CSA, architectural fit-out and MEP packages Strong subcontractor management and programme-driving ability Comfortable working on a fast-paced live data centre project Able to start at relatively short notice