Civil Engineering
Posted 5 hours ago
Civils Lead – Data Centre Construction
Location: Finland
Company: Leading European Data Centre Contractor
Package: €100,000 - €110,000 - Rotation, Flights, Accommodation
The Company
This contractor is a recognised market leader in the delivery of large-scale data centre projects across Europe. With a strong pipeline of hyperscale and mission-critical developments, they are known for their technical capability, robust delivery systems, and commitment to safety and quality.
Operating in the data centre construction sector, the business delivers complex projects from early works through to commissioning. Their teams are supported by experienced leadership, structured processes, and a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
The Role – Civils Lead
As Civils Lead, you will take full ownership of all civil and CSA activities on a major data centre project in Finland. This is a senior site-based role with responsibility for programme delivery, subcontractor management, quality control, and safety performance across the civils scope.
You will work closely with the Project Manager, Planner, Commercial team, and Design Consultants to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest standards expected on a mission-critical project.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civils Lead to secure a senior position on a flagship data centre project in Finland. You will be joining a contractor with a strong reputation in the data centre construction sector and a long-term pipeline of work across Europe.
The role offers real responsibility, exposure to technically challenging projects, and clear progression opportunities into senior project or construction management positions.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Cathal McKeever, Breagh Recruitment: cathal@breaghrecruitment.com, Tel: 00353(0)15314345
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing Civils Leads and CSA Managers within the data centre construction sector across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with contractors delivering hyperscale, mission-critical, and high-tech projects, ensuring candidates are aligned with roles that match their experience and career goals.
If you are an experienced Civils Lead looking for opportunities in data centre construction, Breagh Recruitment offers direct access to some of the most technically demanding and well-structured projects in the market.
Similar roles include:
Civils Manager, CSA Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Construction Manager Civils, Site Manager Civils.
Location: Finland
Company: Leading European Data Centre Contractor
Package: €100,000 - €110,000 - Rotation, Flights, Accommodation
The Company
This contractor is a recognised market leader in the delivery of large-scale data centre projects across Europe. With a strong pipeline of hyperscale and mission-critical developments, they are known for their technical capability, robust delivery systems, and commitment to safety and quality.
Operating in the data centre construction sector, the business delivers complex projects from early works through to commissioning. Their teams are supported by experienced leadership, structured processes, and a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
The Role – Civils Lead
As Civils Lead, you will take full ownership of all civil and CSA activities on a major data centre project in Finland. This is a senior site-based role with responsibility for programme delivery, subcontractor management, quality control, and safety performance across the civils scope.
You will work closely with the Project Manager, Planner, Commercial team, and Design Consultants to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest standards expected on a mission-critical project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all civil and CSA work packages from site setup through to project closeout
- Drive a strong health and safety culture in collaboration with the site safety team
- Manage QA and quality control processes, inspections, and documentation
- Coordinate programme sequencing with the Planner, Project Manager, subcontractors, and designers
- Oversee daily site operations, reporting, and progress tracking
- Manage and monitor subcontractor performance, manpower levels, and quality standards
- Chair subcontractor meetings and contribute to internal and client coordination meetings
- Support cost control, forecasting, and variation management with the QS team
- Attend project reviews, engineering meetings, planning sessions, and handover meetings
- Review drawings, setting-out information, and as-built documentation
- Manage CSA snagging and closeout to a high-quality finish
- Support final handover including QA files, safety documentation, and demobilisation
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related construction discipline
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in civil or CSA roles on large-scale construction projects
- Previous experience in data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or industrial construction preferred
- Strong understanding of programme management, sequencing, and site logistics
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple subcontractors
- High standards for quality, safety, and documentation
- Commercially aware with experience supporting cost control and change management
- Confident communicator with a collaborative and proactive leadership style
Benefits:
- €weekly allowance
- Sole-occupancy accommodation provided in Finland
- Return flights included
- 3-week or 5-week rotation roster available
- Long-term opportunity on major data centre construction projects across Europe
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civils Lead to secure a senior position on a flagship data centre project in Finland. You will be joining a contractor with a strong reputation in the data centre construction sector and a long-term pipeline of work across Europe.
The role offers real responsibility, exposure to technically challenging projects, and clear progression opportunities into senior project or construction management positions.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Cathal McKeever, Breagh Recruitment: cathal@breaghrecruitment.com, Tel: 00353(0)15314345
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing Civils Leads and CSA Managers within the data centre construction sector across Ireland and Europe. We work closely with contractors delivering hyperscale, mission-critical, and high-tech projects, ensuring candidates are aligned with roles that match their experience and career goals.
If you are an experienced Civils Lead looking for opportunities in data centre construction, Breagh Recruitment offers direct access to some of the most technically demanding and well-structured projects in the market.
Similar roles include:
Civils Manager, CSA Manager, Senior Civil Engineer, Construction Manager Civils, Site Manager Civils.
