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Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
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