Senior Data Centre Project Controls Lead

Accenture Construct; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a Data Centre Project Controls Lead to spearhead integrated controls delivery for large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects. You will join during a pivotal growth phase, driving client relationships and leading controls teams from inception to completion.

The role requires senior oversight of cost, schedule, risk, and change control, with on-site leadership and regular travel to construction sites. Strong expertise in NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale data centre or hyperscale projects.
• Lead complex construction programmes valued at £100m+.
• Proven ability to write project controls procedures and governance.
• Senior stakeholder relationships with clients.
• Willingness to travel to construction sites regularly.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or major European contracts.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Engineering (MRICS/MAPM preferred).
• APM or CASA status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project controls for major data centre programmes.
• Serve as senior point of contact for project controls with clients.
• Oversee cost, schedule, change control, risk registers, baselines.
• Drive governance, reporting, and performance across workstreams.
• Mentor project controls teams and promote knowledge sharing.
• Provide on-site controls leadership during key phases.
• Support business development through proposals and client pitches.
• Uphold leadership principles in all engagements.

Skills

Data Centre Projects

Hyperscale Infrastructure

Project Controls

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Cost & Schedule Integration

Earned Value

Change Control

Risk Management

Team Mentoring

Education

MRICS/MAPM preferred

Construction/Engineering Degree

Quantity Surveying

Project Management Certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Power BI

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a Data Centre Project Controls Lead to spearhead integrated controls delivery for large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects. You will join during a pivotal growth phase, driving client relationships and leading controls teams from inception to completion.

The role requires senior oversight of cost, schedule, risk, and change control, with on-site leadership and regular travel to construction sites. Strong expertise in NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts is preferred.