Project Director/Lead - Data Center Construction

Project Director/Lead - Data Center ConstructionFull-timeAt Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.Turner & Townsend is currently recruiting for a Project Director to join our Data Centre team.With a market leading client base and the opportunity to take the lead on strategic commissions and high-profile projects, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.This role is client facing, working within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent support. We have brought our brightest minds together to respond to our client’s Project and Programme management objectives working on a hyperscale project of £1 billion plus.ResponsibilitiesAs a Project Director, you will be responsible for:Leading and managing large-scale and complex data centre projects in the real estate sector, from feasibility, design, construction and completionDeveloping and implementing project strategies, plans and large scale budgets on complex construction projectsEstablishing and maintaining effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the projectMonitoring and reporting on project progress and other performance indicatorsManaging and mitigating risks and issuesPreparing and delivering written project communication materialsPreparing and presenting formal project progress and other reportsManaging and coordinating the client, contractors and designersAttending and chairing meetings and drafting minutes, etcOther responsibilities, to include:Developing and delivering presentation materials for client pitches, etcManaging and updating key information into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseProviding thought leadership and insights on the latest trends and innovations in the Data Centre real estate sectorMinimum 12 years’ experienceMember of a chartered institute e.g., RICS / CIOB although not essentialGood knowledge of construction industry and Data Centre sector themesGood knowledge of project lifecycle and business case approvals processTrack record of delivering the construction of hyperscale Data Centre projects from inception to completionWhat experience we are looking forExtensive knowledge of and experience in large scale Data Centre projects in the real estate sectorExperience of master planning/strategic estate development and capital project planning for business case compilation is desirable.Demonstrable experience in client-facing roles at all levelsOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property ofTurner & Townsend and arenot subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team,to submit candidates for review.
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