Project Management Lead - Data Centre in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Project Management Lead to spearhead their Data Centre team in London. This role involves securing new projects, building strong client relationships, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should have significant experience in data centre projects, leadership skills, and business development expertise. This position offers an exciting opportunity for impactful project delivery across the UK and EMEA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading complex data centre or large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics and project delivery.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Centre Project Management Team.
• Secure new projects and foster industry relationships.
• Ensure client satisfaction and profitability across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Education

Qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management

Job description

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Job Description

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Project Management Lead with a tier 1 Consultancy to lead a dedicated Data Centre Project Management Team. Our client oversees projects from initial planning through to completion and operation, ensuring successful programme, cost, quality, and risk management. The Data Centre team has an enviable client base, ranging from Hyperscale American IT clients to UK-based developers, working across the UK and EMEA.

As the Project Management Lead for the London Data Centre Team, you will be the ‘face’ of the data centre market for our client. This is an exciting opportunity for a high‑calibre individual to lead and grow our Data Centre capability, working on high‑profile projects throughout London, the UK, and EMEA.

The role requires a strategic and client‑focused leader with experience in data centre or large‑scale technical project delivery, team leadership and business development. You will be responsible for building a strong team, securing new business, ensuring profitability, and maintaining operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Work Winning and Strategic Alignment

• Act as the ‘client face’ of the Data Centre sector you will be representing our client at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Secure new projects and clients.
• Lead business development initiatives, identifying new opportunities and fostering key industry relationships.
• Oversee the development of targeted marketing materials, bid documents, and capability statements.

Client Account Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients, ensuring alignment with their business needs and strategic goals.
• Lead key client meetings and presentations, positioning our client as the go‑to lead for Data Centre Project Management.
• Ensure high client satisfaction scores, proactively addressing any issues and driving value‑added service.

Team Development and Leadership

• Build, manage, and develop a high‑performing Data Centre project management team.
• Ensure efficient staff deployment across projects and oversee team utilisation targets at various grades.
• Act as a mentor and leader, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

Profitability and Performance Monitoring

• Ensure sector projects meet profitability goals and contribute to the annual business plan targets, including income and margin objectives.
• Responsible for financial oversight, including WIP management, debt collection, and cash flow forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement in project efficiencies, ensuring that cost, programme, and quality targets are met.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee timely procurement, invoicing, and cash collection to ensure financial health and smooth project execution.
• Ensure all Data Centre projects meet financial performance KPIs.
• Provide contractual and legal support, ensuring compliance with project agreements and procurement frameworks.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the successful integration of design, construction, and commissioning services.

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex data centre or large‑scale infrastructure projects, including those at scale.
• Proven leadership in multi‑disciplinary teams, with the ability to integrate technical expertise into project leadership.
• Understanding of Data Centre procurement strategies and regional supply chains is an advantage.
• Balances strategic vision with practical delivery, ensuring excellence in client service, profitability, and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Professional Chartered qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, ChPP, etc.) is desirable but not essential.

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