Senior Project Manager - Data Centre Construction

About the role

Soben, part of Accenture, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its expanding Data Centre team in London. The role leads the delivery of large-scale, ground-up data centre developments across Europe, taking ownership of projects from early-stage strategy and planning through construction, commissioning and handover. It suits a career level of Associate Manager, Senior Manager or Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on delivery approaches, risks, opportunities and objectives, and define success criteria covering programme, budget, quality, sustainability, safety and operational performance.
• Set up and maintain project governance, reporting structures, processes and controls, and drive planning, schedules and milestone monitoring.
• Manage change, budgets, forecasts and expenditure, and advise clients on financial matters.
• Act as primary contact for senior client representatives, lead meetings and workshops, and manage relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Uphold health, safety, environmental and quality standards and promote proactive risk management.

Required profile

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, CEng or equivalent), or progress towards it.
• Proven experience delivering major construction projects in a consultancy, client-side or contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from feasibility to commissioning and handover.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships at senior executive level.
• Desirable: data centre project delivery experience, experience with global technology or hyperscale clients, and background in commercial, residential, healthcare, education or fit-out sectors.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks and delivery best practices.
• Leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.