Project Manager DCS

CBRE; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services provider is seeking a Project Manager to lead data centre projects. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, working directly with clients, and ensuring project documentation accuracy. This role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience in M&E FM, construction, or critical environment.
• Ability to analyze multiple sources of information.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project management areas for data centre projects.
• Work directly with clients to prepare project elements.
• Track project progress and report status.

Skills

Project management experience

Organizational skills

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office

Analytical judgment

Mathematical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Job ID 239608

Posted 19-Sep-2025

Service line PJM Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Construction, Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management, Project Management

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About the Role

CBRE Data Centre Solutions | Turner & Townsend

Role: Project Manager

Reporting to: Head of Projects

Location: Hybrid / Nationwide

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing project delivery services to an assigned market or client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives. This job is part of the Project Management function with Turner & Townsend | CBRE Data Centre Solutions. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through to completion.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all areas of project management for singular data centre projects.
• Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process.
• Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
• Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
• Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
• Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Proven project management experience in either an M&E FM, construction or critical environment
• Ideally experience in the datacentre markets for M&E, Fabric or Whitespace
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.