Lead Project Manager - Associate Director - Data Centres

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Greater London, London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee a new Data Centre project in London. This role involves managing the project from concept to commissioning, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and delivering complex programmes. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and a generous holiday allowance. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, and be part of a culture that empowers you to make a difference while shaping your career with purpose.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Project/Programme Management, particularly in Data Centres.
• Understanding of the London market and local supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex programmes and manage the full lifecycle from initiation to close-out.
• Ensure client satisfaction and maintain company reputation.

Skills

Project Management

Data Centre Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Business Case Preparation

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant field

Professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB, etc.)

Job description

About The Role

Lead Project Manager – Data Centres –London

• Associate Director level
• London (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to work accredited employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Data Centres is recruiting for a Lead Project Manager to work as a client representative for a new DC project in London. This role will be taking the project from concept design to commissioning, managing GC's, architects and guiding the client through the project.

Your day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver however some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:

• Deliver complex programmes on behalf of client organisations and realise the expected benefits
• Manage the full programme lifecycle from initiation through to close-out
• Manage the programme budget to deliver benefits in accordance with the limits of authority
• Ensure all programme documentation is produced to the satisfaction of the client
• Prepare business cases to ensure a viable programme progresses
• Management of a broad range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and from an array of interest groups
• Ensure the programme team are suitably qualified, competent and experienced to fulfil their roles
• Act on behalf of the client for all programme delivery issues
• Ensure client satisfaction for performance and always maintain the company reputation

However no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

About You

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Project/Programme Management, experience in Data Centres
• Experience in the London market, good understanding of the local supply chain
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work.

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.