Construction Manager - Nordics

Arcadis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global design and consultancy firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Construction Manager to lead data center projects. This role involves managing construction phases, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates must hold a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and have significant project management experience. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Empowerment and career development

Commitment to equality and diversity

Sustainable work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale construction projects.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and environmental compliance.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIOB, PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction phase of data center projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Oversee site operations and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership and team coordination

Understanding of construction methods

Proficient in project scheduling tools

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Job description

Arcadis Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Role: Construction Manager - Nordics at Arcadis. Lead and manage the construction phase of data center projects, ensuring delivery to client requirements, within time, cost, and quality standards, and in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. You will be the primary site representative, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-availability mission-critical infrastructure.

Role description

To lead and manage the construction phase of data center projects, ensuring delivery to client requirements, within time, cost, and quality standards, and in compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. You will be the primary site representative, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-availability mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Phase: Collaborate with architects and owners to advise on materials, methods, systems, phasing, and cost strategies.
• Preconstruction Phase: Support design development by providing constructability reviews and recommendations.
• Preconstruction Phase: Assist in developing bid packages and trade contract strategies.
• Construction Phase: Oversee site operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Construction Phase: Manage subcontractors and coordinate construction activities across disciplines.
• Construction Phase: Establish and maintain procedures for shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and approvals.
• Construction Phase: Manage the progress of works against schedule and budget, reporting deviations and proposing mitigation actions.
• Construction Phase: Manage the Arcadis team to ensure attendance and full coverage of site activities.
• General Duties: Act as the primary site representative, liaising with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• General Duties: Ensure all work complies with contract documents and statutory requirements.
• General Duties: Maintain accurate project documentation and support handover processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in managing large-scale construction projects.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and environmental compliance.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIOB, PMP) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and safety.
• Proficient in project scheduling tools and document control systems.
• Effective communicator with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We want you to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. We believe that diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work with six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Professional Services

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