Project Manager- Data Centres

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Data Centre sector globally. Due to the continued success and expansion of our Data Centre business area we are currently recruiting for experienced Project Managers to join our Data Centre in Newcastle.
Responsibilities:
Act as the primary client representative on site, ensuring project objectives, quality standards, and business requirements are achieved.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
Coordinate and manage the design process, ensuring designs meet client requirements, programme objectives, and budget constraints.
Review project documentation, drawings, specifications, programmes, and contractor submissions to identify risks, opportunities, and potential issues.
Monitor and manage health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across the project site.
Track project progress against programme milestones and proactively manage risks, issues, and change control processes.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting, providing recommendations to maintain financial performance.
Coordinate the activities of consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers to support successful project delivery.
Administer project contracts and support the management of commercial matters, variations, claims, and contractual obligations.
Prepare and present regular project reports covering programme, cost, risk, safety, quality, and overall project status.
Apply strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to resolve project challenges and drive successful outcomes.
Degree in a Construction Management a related field
Understanding of Data Centre Infrastructure – HVAC, Electrical, Generators, Fire, Security and BMS
A minimum of 5 + years project management experience, gained within a Data Centre environment
Demonstrated experience working in a client-side project management or consultancy environment
A thorough understanding of the total project life cycle, from project inception stage, design, authority approvals through to construction completion and post-project review
Excellent knowledge and experience of all of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques
Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client
Willingness and availability to be site-based throughout project delivery

Skills
Project Management, Negotiation, HVAC, Documentation

Experience
5+ yrs

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid