Senior Construction Manager - CSA

James Lewis has been appointed to assist a multi-dimensional Principal Contractor in North London in their search for a Senior Construction Manager – CSA to join the team. Our client works across a range of project sectors which include data centres, education, commercial, healthcare and science & technology in and around London and the SE. They provide services from design, through construction and fit out to the maintenance of the projects, effectively offering an end-to-end solution.

With data centres being a key market for them, this is a strategic appointment to help with the buildability of both a live and future projects. The initial scheme you will be involved with is a data centre in Harlow, Essex, went live in April'24 and is currently at ground level with most of the infrastructure/services/groundworks complete, along with the most of the piling.  From this will follow the concrete slab, steel frame, cladding/Kawneer curtain walling and aluminium standing seam roofing system with a total build program running through to summer 2026. However, with this being the 3rd hall on a data centre campus, there is space and scope for future phases. The ideal candidate is going to have a broad-base construction knowledge encompassing all the key packages of the build. These include underground services/civils packages, steel frame, cladding, roofing and then the fit-out phases of critical infrastructure projects, ideally data centres. Unfortunately, if your experience is limited to just one or two of these packages, then you will probably not be the right profile.

As an experienced Senior Construction Manager, you will be required to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and confidence required to successfully deliver this project. Some of your tasks will include:

• Review of subcontractor tender returns and ensure accurate financial management/costings and forecasting
• Responsible for site set up and scoping of all work elements 
• Monitoring and where possible, bettering the program/sequencing by maintaining the program of all on site construction activities
• Procurement and management of the supply chain and subcontractor performance in delivery of the packages
• Manage all in-house package managers across civils/geotechnics, steel frame, roofing and fit-out 
• Ensure subcontractors compliance with HSEQ requirements to derisk the project and ensuring that all site records are maintained
• Identify change requirements
• Cost management and overview of relevant commercial aspects 
• Ensure execution plan is updated and all subcontracting are working according to the plan
• In summary you will work across client, internal teams, subcontract labour, design, progress, planning, commercial, quality and H&S

To be considered for this position you will need a qualification in either building engineering, civil engineering or construction management. We are looking to hear from candidates with previous experience on large scale build projects, with previous datacentre experience a distinct advantage. Please note that applications from candidates with non-UK experience, or experience predominantly across residential, highways, road or rail projects will not be deemed suitable on this occasion. This is a permanent position offering competitive salary, car allowance or elec car, travel, bonus, enhanced pension and private healthcare.