Project Manager (Data Centres)

Role overview

What you’ll do

• Manage projects from early site assessment through consent and readiness for construction.
• Coordinate feasibility work, including site selection, design and cable routes; support land rights and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead planning applications and supporting documentation; coordinate design and technical outputs with teams and partners.
• Work with grid, power and connection stakeholders on data centre and energy infrastructure projects.
• Track progress, timelines and costs; manage suppliers and consultants for timely, quality delivery.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and procurement; manage technical due diligence and prepare for financial close.
• Lead project meetings, track actions and provide progress updates.

What they’re looking for

• Previous project management experience; experience in data centres, energy, infrastructure or construction is ideal.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Structured project delivery skills, including planning, scheduling and progress tracking.
• Ability to manage priorities, solve problems and adapt; experience managing costs, budgets and project risks.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practice.
• Familiarity with energy infrastructure or grid connections is beneficial; UK electricity sector knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
• APM or similar project management qualification is preferred.
• A relevant degree is advantageous but not essential.

Workplace and employment

• Full-time, permanent role based in Edinburgh.
• Hybrid working with three office days.

Benefits

• Private medical care with Bupa, including household cover, and an enhanced pension scheme.
• 30 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, with increases based on service and additional leave over Christmas.
• EV salary sacrifice and cycle-to-work schemes, confidential counselling and wellbeing resources, and life assurance at six times salary.

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom work authorisation is required.