Associate Director Cost Manager - Data Centre (CSA)

Turner & Townsend Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in London is seeking an experienced Associate Director in Cost Management to lead a team focusing on Data Centres. This role involves managing large scale, complex projects and developing business plans for growth. Candidates should have over 10 years of management experience and a solid network in the industry. The company offers a supportive work environment and values work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience managing Data Centre or similar projects.
• Established industry supply chain network.
• Proven track record managing large projects.
• Experienced in various procurement methods.
• Strong understanding of industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Centre Team in achieving consultancy goals.
• Develop and deliver business plans for growth.
• Manage large scale, complex projects.

Skills

Project Management

Strong Communication Skills

Industry Networking

Understanding of European Design/Code

Multilingual (German advantageous)

Education

Degree in Construction and/or Engineering

Job description

• Full-time

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 theundisputed Nr.1 Cost Consultant in London. Adata-led digitalcost consultancy and an authority on theeconomics of sustainability, combining alinea’s distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend’s leading digital platform andour 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 apersonable approach.This unique environmentprovides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access toa learning and development programme that is second to none.

• 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, that will take our service to the next level
• A wide, diverse and exciting portfolio of sectors and clients, which means we will be stronger together
• 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
• A strong strategic and cultural fit with an ingrained entrepreneurial spirit
• You can realise your career ambitions faster with London’s cost consultancy of choice

Job Description

Due to the continued success and expansion of the Data Centre Team in the UK, we are interested in speaking withAssociate and ProjectDirectors (CostManagement) 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.

Additional Information

Our 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.

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