Senior Data Centre Construction Manager

Oracle Oracle · Enterprise · United Kingdom

Seeking an experienced Data Centre construction and commissioning specialist to manage projects within mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include risk management, schedule and budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and security standards. The role involves leading construction activities, commissioning, and integrated systems testing for Oracle Cloud infrastructure.

What you'd actually do

  1. Interrogate project and commissioning schedules to identify critical path risks and protect milestone dates
  2. Identify opportunities to expedite project delivery and reduce CAPEX costs without compromising quality or operational resilience
  3. Identify technical, operational, and delivery risks and implement mitigation plans
  4. Manage construction-stage change to minimise impact on cost and programme delivery
  5. Oversee construction activities, commissioning, and compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.

Skills

Required

  • Data Centre construction and commissioning
  • MEP critical infrastructure systems (electrical distribution, UPS, generators, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS)
  • Integrated commissioning activities
  • Risk management
  • Vendor management
  • Cross-functional leadership

Nice to have

  • Colo providers and GC/MEP contractors experience
  • Commercially aware with strong understanding of Data Centre construction pricing, contractor delivery models, and supply chain dynamics.

What the JD emphasized

  • Proven experience leading data centre construction/fit out projects with direct accountability for schedule, budget, and delivery.
  • Successful track record managing contractors, construction partners, and internal engineering/operations teams.
  • Strong risk management, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership skills.