Project Lead

Company: EWI Recruitment
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Location: Blyth
Job Description:

DATA CENTRE PROJECT

UK BASED / IRISH CANDIDATES ONLY

ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring costs, timelines, and budgets are effectively controlled from project initiation through to handover
  • Direct and manage the performance of subcontractors, suppliers, and external consultants to support successful project execution
  • Monitor key project milestones and programme activities, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to avoid delays
  • Assess construction tenders, commercial proposals, and scope requirements to ensure alignment with project objectives
  • Chair and coordinate client-facing meetings, stakeholder reviews, and project progress sessions
  • Track market and project-specific cost drivers, providing detailed reporting, analysis, and recommendations to support informed decision-making
  • Apply expertise in procurement strategies and oversee the scheduling and delivery of critical long-lead materials and equipment
  • Examine and verify cost plans, quotations, and estimates submitted by subcontractors and project partners to ensure accuracy and value
  • Requirements & Experience

    • at least 10 years of experience in project management, construction management, or a similar leadership role
    • Excellent planning, organisational, communication, and prioritisation skills
    • Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, alongside industry-standard project management software
    • Demonstrated success in leading project teams and managing multiple stakeholders across complex construction environments
    • Strong commercial awareness with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and financial oversight
    • Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments, delivering projects to demanding schedules while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance

    Posted: July 9th, 2026