Project Manager - Data Centres

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries, is recruiting experienced Project Managers for its Data Centre business area in Newcastle. As a leader in professional services to the data centre sector globally, the company is expanding its Data Centre team and needs project managers who can act as the primary client representative on site.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary client representative on site, ensuring project objectives, quality standards and business requirements are met.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key project stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage the design process so that designs meet client requirements, programme objectives and budget constraints.
• Review project documentation, drawings, specifications, programmes and contractor submissions to identify risks, opportunities and issues.
• Monitor health, safety, environmental and quality performance across the site.
• Track progress against milestones and manage risks, issues and change control proactively.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting, and recommend actions to maintain financial performance.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers, administer project contracts and support commercial matters such as variations, claims and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present regular project reports on programme, cost, risk, safety, quality and overall status.

Required profile

• Degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• At least 5 years of project management experience gained within a data centre environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a client-side project management or consultancy environment.
• Thorough understanding of the full project life cycle, from inception and design through to construction completion and post-project review.
• Excellent knowledge of main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and willingness to be site-based throughout project delivery.

Required skills

• Understanding of data centre infrastructure: HVAC, electrical systems, generators, fire protection, security and BMS.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.