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Project Manager - Data Centres (Utilities/Power Focus)
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- £60 - £80 Per Hour
Job Description
Project Manager – Data Centres (Utilities / Power Focus)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 + package
Overview
We are working with a leading developer/operator within the data centre sector to appoint a Project Manager with a strong background in utilities, power, or energy infrastructure.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work across both front-end development and project delivery on mission-critical data centre schemes, with a particular focus on utilities infrastructure including power, grid connections, water, and fibre.
Key Responsibilities
Front-End Development
- Support site identification, feasibility studies, and due diligence, with a focus on utilities capacity and constraints
- Coordinate with utility providers, DNOs/TSOs, and local authorities
- Develop and manage utilities strategies, including grid connection and infrastructure phasing
- Advise on programme, cost, and risk relating to utilities and energy infrastructure
- Work closely with design teams, consultants, and internal stakeholders during pre-construction
Project Delivery
- Manage the delivery of utilities infrastructure packages across data centre projects
- Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and utility providers to ensure programme and quality targets are achieved
- Monitor progress, budgets, and risks, with a focus on critical power milestones
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
- Act as a key interface between client, consultants, and delivery teams
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within utilities, power, or energy infrastructure
- Strong understanding of grid connections, substations, and HV/LV systems
- Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical projects (data centre experience advantageous)
- Ability to operate across both pre-construction and delivery phases
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly with utility providers and regulatory bodies
- Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (preferred)
The Opportunity
- Work on high-growth, mission-critical data centre developments
- Exposure to both strategic front-end development and complex project delivery
- Join a collaborative and fast-paced environment within a rapidly expanding sector
- Clear career progression opportunities