Project Manager - Data Centres

Project Manager

📍 Silent‑Aire | Johnson Controls

What you will do

This is a high‑impact opportunity to join Silent‑Aire, part of Johnson Controls, as a Project Manager delivering complex, mission‑critical HVAC projects for global customers.

As Project Manager, you will have full ownership of project delivery, ensuring each project is executed with discipline, clarity, and strong stakeholder alignment across multiple departments. You will be accountable for quality, schedule, cost, margin, and customer satisfaction from post‑handover through to commissioning and final client handover.

You will work at the heart of the organisation, coordinating cross‑functional teams and site operations to ensure our customers receive a best‑in‑class product and service at every stage of the journey.

Key responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for project delivery across the complete lifecycle, from post‑sales handover through commissioning and client close‑out
• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams including Design, Manufacturing, Production, Procurement, QA/QC, Mission Critical and Site teams
• Own and manage project budgets, with full accountability for gross margin attainment
• Develop and maintain robust pricing models, clearly defining project scope, inclusions/exclusions, timelines, risks, and cost boundaries
• Partner closely with Client Account Management during pre‑sales to support accurate project costing and execution planning
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including milestones, task sequencing, dependencies, and target vs actual delivery dates
• Work closely with Engineering and Operations teams to continuously improve project execution methods, driving efficiency, quality, and consistency
• Support the implementation and integration of Autodesk Construction Cloud and other digital project delivery tools, contributing to process improvement and standardisation
• Maintain daily engagement with site teams, ensuring visibility of project status, risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies
• Ensure safe delivery of all projects, setting clear expectations around safety culture, risk management, reporting, and training in partnership with H&S
• Manage and develop Project Engineer(s) as required, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance project culture
• Collaborate with fellow Project Managers to ensure delivery aligns with business strategy and operational priorities

What we look for

Essential

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in commercial, data centre, high‑tech, healthcare, or manufacturing environments
• 5+ years’ experience managing high‑value projects within construction, M&E, civil, or similar technical industries
• Strong track record of leading multi‑disciplinary teams and subcontractors, delivering projects on time, on budget, and to a high standard
• Commercially astute, with experience managing costs, margins, and contractual scope
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and decision‑making skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package
• 23 days annual leave plus all bank holidays, with paid sick leave
• Comprehensive benefits including matched pension contribution, private medical insurance, life assurance, employee assistance programme, and referral schemes
• Extensive on‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities, supported by industry‑leading resources
• A collaborative, supportive, and high‑performance team environment
• Access to Business Resource Groups and inclusion initiatives
• Clear focus on long‑term career development within Johnson Controls and the wider Silent‑Aire organisation

Why join Silent‑Aire?

At Silent‑Aire, you’ll work on industry‑leading, mission‑critical projects that support global data‑centre and infrastructure customers. You’ll be empowered to lead, influence, and make a tangible impact—while building a long‑term career within a global organisation that values excellence, innovation, and people.