Head of Civil Engineering - Data Centre Division

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PM Group is a leading international project delivery firm, trusted by global clients to design, build, and deliver complex, high-performance facilities. Within our rapidly growing Data Centre sector, we are shaping scalable, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure across Europe.

We are seeking a senior Head of Civil Engineering to lead and grow our civil engineering capability across multiple European offices within our Data Centre division.

This is a critical leadership role at the heart of delivering hyperscale and colocation developments - where early-stage civil engineering decisions directly impact project success, cost, programme, and long-term operational performance.

You will act as both Technical Authority and Team Leader, shaping strategy, driving design excellence, and leading a high-performing, multi-location team.

Location: Flexible – this role can be based from any PM Group office across our global network.

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st July.

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As a key member of our design leadership team, you will:

Define and lead the civil engineering strategy across multiple high-value projects

Develop and deliver site-wide infrastructure and enabling works solutions for mission-critical environments

Build and grow a high-performing, multi-location engineering team

Act as a trusted advisor to major clients, influencing design direction at the highest level

Drive innovation in areas such as site optimisation, sustainability, resilience, and constructability

You will play a central role in both engineering delivery and team development, including:

Leading the planning and optimisation of site development, earthworks, drainage, and utilities infrastructure

Providing hands-on technical leadership on critical and high-risk projects

Developing scalable, efficient, and future-ready civil engineering solutions

Managing key risks associated with ground conditions, flood resilience, and site constraints

Mentoring and inspiring engineers, building a culture of collaboration and technical excellence

Supporting client engagement, technical workshops, and strategic design discussions

Contributing to business growth, bids, and capability development

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Extensive experience in civil engineering design within data centres, infrastructure, or mission-critical environments

Strong understanding of site development, ground engineering, drainage, and utilities coordination

A passion for developing people and building high-performing teams

The ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, practical, and engaging way

Experience working with major clients and multidisciplinary delivery teams

A commercially aware mindset with an ability to balance performance, risk, and value

Key Attributes:

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Chartered status (or equivalent) preferred

Passion for technical excellence, leadership, and delivery at scale

Collaboration across teams, regions, and cultures