Turner & Townsend
Senior Project Manager - Data Centre Construction
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Job Opportunity: Senior Project Manager – Data Centre Construction
At Turner & Townsend, we drive meaningful change by delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, empowering our teams, and contributing to a thriving society. Daily, we collaborate with leading global clients on ambitious technical projects across over 110 offices worldwide.
Role: Senior Project Manager (Industrial, Sciences & Technology Team – Leeds)
Our rapidly growing Data Centre team in Leeds seeks experienced Senior Project Managers to join the core delivery team. The role involves overseeing large-scale data centre construction projects for high-profile technology clients nationwide.
Key focus: Fiscal and technical governance of projects from inception to commissioning.
Key Accountabilities
Project Management (Comprehensive Responsibilities)
- Strategic input during project conception, advising on methodologies and objectives
- Leading definition of performance metrics (time, cost, technical, and operational targets)
- Coordinating quality, safety, health & environmental (QSHE) protocols throughout project lifecycle
- Establishing and implementing robust project governance frameworks
- Detailed project planning, including all key milestone breakdowns
- Providing procurement and resource allocation guidance
- Managing and facilitating a cross-functional team (client, consultants, and internal stakeholders)
- Implementing performance management (KPIs, benchmarking, proactive improvement)
- Managing change control processes
- Monitoring financial health, ensuring accurate billing, and tracking budgets via FMS
- Ensuring seamless project communication, from stakeholder meetings to formal reports
- Ensuring client-facing leadership at all project stages, interfacing with consultants
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Internal Accountabilities
- Managing staff with P&L accountability where required
- Maintaining knowledge management processes by capturing project learnings for company databases
- Optimising Finance Management Systems (FMS) usage for accurate invoicing and financial tracking
- Driving process improvement, from project systems to internal efficiencies
Qualifications & Experience
Technical & Operational Requirements
- Minimum 5–10 years’ project management experience, preferably in digital/data centre construction
- Hands-on experience in:
- Data Centre Design & Construction
- Data Centre Management
- Tenant Coordination
- Applicable construction consultancy principles
Professional Certification
Advanced qualification preferred in:
- Construction
- Project Management
- Engineering
- Architectural Consultancy
Core Skills
- End-to-end expertise across project life cycle (design, execution, handover, post-project review)
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and best practices
- Complimentary experience in residential, office environments, fit-outs, and education sectors
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Soft Skills & Delivery
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) for client and team interactions
- Ability to align diverse stakeholders with overarching objectives
Why Join Turner & Townsend?
Our Culture
- A supportive, values-driven approach, built on progressive values and collaboration
- Opportunities to make a real impact on meaningful projects
Flexible Work Solutions
- Emphasises work-life balance and flexibility
- Encourages creativity in approach, to empower team members
Inclusivity Statement
- Equal opportunities employer, advancing diversity and inclusion
- Celebrates equity, actively encouraging applications from all communities
Important Notice
SOX controls may form part of this role, where applicable.
For further details, visit: www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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