Project Manager – Data Centres
Location: London
Salary: £40,000–£65,000 depending on experience
Employment type: Permanent

Capstone Recruitment is working with an established construction and property consultancy to recruit a Project Manager to support a data centre client.

This opportunity is aimed at a PM-level candidate with experience delivering technically complex construction projects. Data centre experience is preferred, although candidates with a background in utilities, power, substations or complex MEP fit-out projects will also be considered.

You will join a collaborative project management team, working closely with senior colleagues and gaining exposure to the data centre sector, with support for your ongoing professional development.

The Role

You will manage day-to-day project activities and take ownership of defined projects or workstreams, coordinating clients, consultants and contractors to deliver against agreed programme, cost and quality objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support project delivery from initial briefing and design through procurement, construction and handover.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including technical consultants and MEP specialists.

• Prepare and maintain project programmes, monitor progress and manage key actions.

• Support procurement, tendering and consultant appointments.

• Maintain project reporting, risk registers and governance processes.

• Work alongside cost managers to monitor budgets and support commercial decisions.

• Build strong relationships with the client and wider project team.

• Support Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties where required.

• Assist with the development of junior team members and contribute to bids and fee proposals.

About You

• Experience operating at Project Manager level within construction or property.

• Ideally, experience delivering data centre projects. Relevant experience in utilities, power, substations or complex MEP fit-out will also be considered.

• Degree qualified, with a sound understanding of the construction project lifecycle.

• Confident coordinating technical teams and managing client relationships.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate project information.

• Keen to develop your technical expertise and progress within the data centre sector.

MRICS is preferred but not essential, with support available towards chartership.

What’s on Offer

• A salary of £40,000–£65,000, depending on experience.

• The opportunity to work with a data centre client on technically complex projects.

• Structured training, professional development and chartership support.

• A collaborative team environment with access to experienced senior colleagues.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Phoebe Chippindall at p.chippindall@capstone-recruitment.com or apply with your CV.