Technical Project Manager

About the Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity to join a
leading data centre consultancy
, delivering mission-critical infrastructure on behalf of one of the
world's largest technology companies
.

You'll be working client-side under strict
Non-Disclosure Agreements
, supporting the global expansion of hyperscale and colocation data centre capacity across EMEA. These projects are high-value, technically complex, and central to the digital infrastructure powering the world's biggest tech platforms.

The Role

As a
Technical Project Manager
, you'll take responsibility for
project delivery from due diligence through to fit-out and handover
, acting as the single point of contact between the client, contractors, and internal engineering teams.

You'll combine
technical understanding
with
project governance and leadership
, ensuring every aspect of delivery meets the client's performance, quality, and compliance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:
Preconstruction / Due Diligence

• Coordinate technical due diligence of third-party data centres (site assessments, utility availability, capacity studies, risk and compliance reviews).
• Lead bid analysis, contractor prequalification, and negotiation of commercial and technical terms.
• Support the setup of engineering programmes including auditing, constructability reviews, and optioneering studies.
• Assist in scoping, buying-out, and scheduling all direct vendors and consultants.

Construction / Delivery

• Oversee the full project lifecycle - cost control, change management, delay analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance through structured governance, QA/QC reviews, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate value engineering initiatives, ensuring efficient technical and financial outcomes.
• Track submittals, RFIs, design changes, and site deliverables across disciplines (electrical, mechanical, architectural, and civil).
• Monitor and report on construction progress, ensuring adherence to programme and compliance with client standards.
• Ensure all relevant health, safety, and environmental standards are being followed, escalating gaps where necessary.

Close-Out / Fit-Out Stage

• Coordinate the transition to fit-out and commissioning, ensuring readiness of technical documentation and testing protocols.
• Support engineering teams with audits, punch lists, and close-out deliverables including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranty packs.
• Manage final acceptance, handover, and post-completion audits, ensuring all client sign-offs and authority approvals are achieved.

About You

You'll bring a blend of
technical engineering insight
and
project management leadership
, ideally gained within a
data centre, critical infrastructure, or complex M&E environment
.

Ideal Profile:

• 5+ years' experience in project management or technical delivery (consultancy, client-side, or main contractor).
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, and critical environment infrastructure.
• Experience managing vendor interfaces, audits, and due diligence for colocation or hyperscale data centres.
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Aconex, or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Chartered status desirable).

Why Join?

• Be part of the
  global delivery programme
  for one of the world's biggest tech clients.
• Work across
  high-security, mission-critical environments
  with exposure to leading-edge design and technology.
• Hybrid flexibility (Ideally 2-3 days in the office - Mandatory attendance for workshops and training)
• Opportunity to travel the world - You may have to occassionally visit the projects you are working on.
• Clear
  progression pathway
  to Associate and Director levels.
• Work within a
  consultancy that genuinely values its people
• collaborative culture, professional development, and recognition.
• Competitive package: £100k + discretionary bonus + pension + full benefits.