Associate Director Cost Manager - Data Centre (CSA)

Turner & Townsend Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in London is seeking Associate and Project Directors to manage complex Data Centre projects. You will leverage over 10 years of experience in the sector, fostering an environment aimed at growth and excellence in Hi-Tech construction projects across EMEA. The role involves significant responsibility in driving business growth and project success within a collaborative team setup.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience managing Data Centre or similar projects.
• Established network with the industry supply chain.
• Proven track record managing large projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale, complex projects in Data Centres.
• Develop business plan for >20% annual growth.
• Align sector ambition with business operations.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Network with industry supply chain

Understanding of European design/code requirements

Education

Degree in construction and/or engineering

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Our ambition, as Turner & Turner alinea, is to become the undisputed Nr.1 Cost Consultant in London. A data-led digital cost consultancy and an authority on the economics of sustainability, combining alinea’s distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend’s leading digital platform and our combined talent.

Supported by our clear vision to disrupt the market by transforming service quality through a strong focus on cost advice, a platform of specialists and a personable approach. This unique environment provides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access to a learning and development programme that is second to none.

We offer a unique joint force that will disrupt real estate cost management in London, a data and digital led business, with an authority on the economics of sustainability. Our portfolio includes a wide, diverse and exciting range of sectors and clients, which means we will be stronger together. We have a market leading practice that is focused on transforming performance and creating great results for our Clients and People, in a fun and exciting environment where people are proud to work.

Job Description

Due to the continued success and expansion of the Data Centre Team in the UK, we are interested in speaking with Associate and Project Directors (Cost Management) with a proven background in the sector. Your track record will have seen you manage large scale, complex projects, in Data Centres.

You will be self-motivated, driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as the #1 consultancy for Hi-Tech construction projects across EMEA.

As Associate Director you will also increasingly be responsible for developing and delivering on a business plan for >20% annual growth. You will work closely with the various country P&L owners to align sector ambition with business operations.

EXPERIENCE

• >10 years’ experience managing Data Centre or similar projects
• Established network with the industry supply chain
• Strong and current understanding of European design / code requirements and industry trends
• Proven track record managing large projects and/or programmes of work
• Experienced in variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract.
• Multilingual candidates preferal but not essential (German advantageous) – with excellent communication skills, in person and written;

Qualifications

Degree qualified in construction and/or engineering;
Professional memberships desirable.

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.