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Principal Project Manager
Principal Project Manager – Data Centre | HDR
[Work From Home Option Available]
About HDR
At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, our expertise extends far beyond that.
Our multidisciplinary teams include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. Diversity is our greatest strength, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.
We believe collaboration is the best way forward. Here, your work contributes meaning and adds value to the world by driving positive change, fresh perspectives, and breakthrough ideas.
Job Title & Primary Objectives
Principal Project Manager – Data Centre
As a Principal Project Manager / Data Centre, you will:
- Ensure engineering commissioning processes are accurately planned, managed, executed, and recorded.
- Deliver on client commitments with timeliness and quality.
- Leverage company management systems to achieve project goals.
- Provide consultative advice on commissioning strategies, scopes of work, and performance requirements.
- Proactively progress commissioning activities across the project lifecycle with General Contractors and Vendor teams.
You will also:
- Collaborate with the company to improve systems and procedures.
- Act as a Champion in a specific technical interest area.
- Promote the HDR business through marketing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Act with safety compliance under the Company’s health and safety policies.
- Work diligently, efficiently, and professionally.
- Ensure technical compliance and quality in deliverables.
- Work closely with Client and General Contractor teams to develop commissioning strategies aligned with project goals.
- Fully adopt HDR’s project and internal management systems to ensure complete building services commissioning.
- Maintain awareness of project finances and expenditure control.
- Attend required meetings, including technical updates.
- Prepare technically detailed reports on project progress and key operational issues.
- Develop commissioning management/validation documents and procedures.
- Provide technical feedback on drawings, manuals, and technical submittals.
- Prepare method statements, test scripts, and validation procedures.
- Monitor and report internal/external scope changes.
- Collaborate with project teams to assess progress, difficulties, and costs.
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General Duties
- Plan and arrange test instrumentation in advance of testing phases.
- Assist in tender development and submissions.
- Submit accurate weekly timesheets.
- Proactively support colleagues to ensure team efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent (an advantage).
*Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management/Commissioning Management within a building services environment.
- Experience with company Quality & Environmental policies and procedures*.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite*.
- Professional accreditations (Member of CIBSE, ASHRAE, or equivalent) considered a plus.
Essential Competencies:
- Strong communicator with transparency and assertiveness.
- Client-focused, flexible, and resilient with a results-driven attitude.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams—demonstrated leadership experience beneficial.
- Strong personal initiative with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as project demands require.
- Introduces “extra mile” improvements to enhance client service levels.
- Technical competency, precision, and self-direction.
- Open-minded to change and process enhancement, encouraging team adoption.
- Decision-making skills with clear outcome focus and ability to adapt.
- Poise and professionalism in communication.
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Minimum Requirements
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Proven expertise required in:
- Professional or Chartered Engineer status*(registered).*
- Relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Management/Commissioning Management*.
- Technical expertise in one or more critical disciplines.
- Ready for European travel (mentioned abroad opportunities).
- Remote-work flexibility available (hybrid/WFH options).
Why Join HDR?
- Values-driven culture based on employee ownership.
- Network and collaborate with multidisciplinarity experts to build meaningful contributions.
- Encourages growth by fostering personal career advancement.
- Multiple opportunities for learning, innovation, and impact.
Primary Location: Manchester, England, UK Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employment Status: Regular Classification: Building Commissioning
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
Committed to Employment Equity & Affirmative Action. HDR considers all applications equally, regardless of prior criminal history.
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