Senior Project Manager – Data Centres Full Time

Tempest Jones
Senior Project Manager – Data Centres UK or Germany (project in Frankfurt) Competitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits packageSenior Project Manager – Data CentresUK or Germany (project in Frankfurt)Competitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits packageCompany OverviewOur client is an extremely well respected global multi-disciple consultancy, who’s heritage spans over two centuries. They have consistently been a leader in providing project management, building surveying, cost management and advisory services for some of the world’s landmark projects, and are dedicated to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment.Their London Project Management team has grown considerably over the past few years and now has over 80 Project Managers and their staff retention rate is excellent due to their ongoing commitment to provide their staff with a rewarding and enjoyable career.The Data Centre team has an enviable client base working with Hyperscale American information technology clients through to UK based developers across the UK and EMEA. Our client prides themselves on the volume of repeat work they receive from their clients, which shows their commitment to quality service and advice.The OpportunityWe are currently recruiting a Senior Project Manager to deliver the construction phase of a major Data Centre project in Frankfurt. This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre individual to join and strengthen their team as it scales up across Europe.Their Data Centre team work on a wide range of projects including new build, fitout, refurbishment and capacity upgrades. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all services relating to project management on Data Centre projects.Key responsibilities; To lead and oversee the successful delivery of Data Centre projects (in conjunction with the support Project Management partners) with a view to securing repeat business. Regular reporting to clients and internal client teams. Proactive management of multi-disciplinary internal and external teams. Contract Administration (which requires a good understanding of building contracts). Implementation and management of a change control process. Coordination of the testing and commissioning process prior to handover. To assist Associates in the management of the Data Centre Project management team including line management duties where applicable. To support development of targeted marketing material, bid documents, capability statements and attend networking events relating to Data Centres. To assist the Project Management Partners in developing a pipeline of Data Centre opportunities. To support in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs. To participate in Business Development activities where required. To attend Client interviews as required to secure work. To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances. To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures. Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies. Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.The CandidateThe ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a Data Centre consultancy environment and demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification with wide-ranging technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy or end user client (Projects (CAPEX) not facilities management or operations (OPEX . 5+ years’ experience in delivering mission critical projects as either a consultant or client-side PM. 3+ years’ experience in delivering Data Centre projects as the lead Project Manager either as a consultant or client side. Experience managing Data Centre projects across the design, tender and construction stages. Ability to identify potential opportunities to secure more business for the company. Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute. Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal. Can quickly acclimatise to new projects and take ownership to drive the project forward with the support of senior management. Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills. A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines. A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable and flexible. Proven track record on leading Data Centre construction projects as a consultant Project Manager to time, cost and quality. Other critical, complex engineering project experience may also be considered.This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy with an extremely strong pipeline of work, which not only offers the opportunity to work on some exciting projects but also provides the opportunities to develop your own career while helping shape the region for a world class multinational practice.For more information and confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV.