Data Centre Construction Programme Lead

Turner & Townsend; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Leeds is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale data centre construction projects across the UK. You will manage inception to commissioning, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years PM experience in data centres or digital infrastructure, professional qualification in construction or engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and governance skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centre projects from inception through delivery.
• Minimum 5–10 years of project management experience, preferably in digital/data centres.
• Professionally qualified in construction, project management, engineering, or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance at project conception and define success criteria.
• Lead cross-functional project team and governance.
• Manage project planning, procurement, and finances.
• Interface with client and consultants at all stages.
• Ensure quality, safety, and environment considerations.

Skills

Data Centre Design

Data Centre Management

Data Centre Construction

Construction Engineering

Tenant Liaison/coordination

Education

Professionally qualified in construction/PM/engineering/architecture

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Leeds is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale data centre construction projects across the UK. You will manage inception to commissioning, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years PM experience in data centres or digital infrastructure, professional qualification in construction or engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and governance skills.