Due Diligence Civils Project Manager

Description

• Lead the strategic definition of Due Diligence Projects focusing on an enpertise of civil engineering scope for new data centre sites.
• Represent the project in technical discussions with planning and regulatory bodies.
• Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, and environmental agencies.
• Lead Projects with Client Teams
• Manage Riba Stage 0 to Stage 2 projects
• Identify and assess early-stage risks including flooding, contamination, and ground stability.
• Develop and maintain project programmes with civil engineering milestones.
• Oversee initial environmental screenings (ecological, archaeological, heritage)
• Coordinate early engagement with engineering stakeholders where applicable.
• Provide a first pass early due diligence feasibility assessment for sites for civil engineering solutions (e.g. drainage, earthworks, access roads).
• Conduct early site appraisals including topography, geology, hydrology, access, and utilities.
• Integrate sustainability and resilience goals (e.g. SuDS, low-carbon design, climate adaptation).
• Lead design coordination across disciplines during early-stage development.
• Provide input to early-stage cost planning and budget estimates.
• Shape the Civils direction for RED.
• Develop and manage the civil engineering brief including:
• Identify critical path items and dependencies for civil works
• Commission and manage site surveys:

Requirements

We now seek a Data Centre Due Diligence Project Manager (Civils Focus) to be based out of our London office.

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Project Manager with a civil engineering background to lead due diligence activities for potential data centre developments across EMEA. The role involves client management, providing strategic definition, design management, and project management across early-stage development and feasibility phases of site selection and technical due diligence for Data Centres. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the technical and strategic direction of new data centre sites for some of the leading Data Centre markets. Come and help find, select and develop the future of the internet.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.

• Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work, especially Stages 0–2.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Chartered status preferred).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Experience with international data centre development standards.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proven experience in data centre, infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Comfortable with occasional travel to site locations across the UK and Europe.
• Knowledge of digital tools for design coordination (e.g. BIM, GIS).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental regulations.
• Understand and interpret client requirements, project goals, constraints, and success criteria.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Utility diversions and provisions
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Highway access and transport links
• Charity volunteering leave
• Training sponsorship
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• Hybrid Working
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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