CSA Construction Manager

CSA Construction Manager

Data Centre Project

Blyth, Northumberland

Salary:- £85,000 - £90,000 + package

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Our client is a leading dedicated data centre delivery partner, providing full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin and delivering projects across Europe, they have built a reputation as one of the most trusted names in the sector.

An opportunity has arisen for a CSA Construction Manager on a major data centre project in Portugal. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing the delivery of Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) work packages on a fast-track, highly technical project.

The successful candidate will be an experienced construction leader with a proven track record of developing and leading teams to deliver projects to the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The Role

• Lead and manage the CSA team (supervisors, engineers, and package managers) to ensure successful delivery of all CSA scope.
• Oversee site safety in conjunction with the Project Manager and Safety Team, embedding a strong culture of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental excellence.
• Coordinate and monitor procurement, design, engineering, and installation of CSA works.
• Develop a delivery strategy for CSA work packages, supporting the commercial team in preparing scope documents and subcontract packages.
• Review client designs, identify discrepancies or deviations from standards, and lead resolution to protect contractual and commercial interests.
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to develop and manage site quality plans, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, including subcontractor performance, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Develop, manage, and report on project schedules in conjunction with Planning, Project Management, and subcontractors.
• Liaise with the design team to prioritise and issue required construction information in line with programme demands.
• Chair and host weekly progress meetings with CSA subcontractors, ensuring accurate documentation and records are maintained.
• Attend project meetings (internal reviews, design coordination, planning, handover) and provide clear reporting to management.
• Oversee project close-out activities including punch lists, safety files, QA documentation, and handover requirements.
• Support commercial meetings, ensuring all variations are captured and communicated to enable accurate client change management.
• Review drawings and setting-out information, and ensure coordination of builders' works drawings related to MEP services.
• Prepare and issue daily and weekly project reports.

Requirements

• Relevant construction-related degree, equivalent qualification, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a CSA Construction Manager or in a similar senior role on large-scale construction projects – data centre experience highly desirable.
• Strong track record in managing and successfully delivering CSA work packages.
• Ability to maintain oversight of the overall project while managing technical details.
• Experience in project scheduling, programming, sequencing, and producing look-ahead forecasts.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing internal construction teams.
• Experience delivering large-scale, fast-track, and technically complex projects.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Work on some of Europe's largest and most advanced data centre developments.
• Join a rapidly growing organisation at the forefront of the digital infrastructure sector.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to landmark projects shaping the future of digital infrastructure across Europe. xwzovoh

Our client is an equal opportunities employer.