Senior Data Centre Project Lead – Europe

Accenture PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, ground-up data centre developments in London and across Europe. You will own projects from strategy and planning through construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality, cost and client satisfaction.

You will provide leadership across all stages, shaping strategy, governance, stakeholder relationships, and the successful execution of complex programmes while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Chartered status or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering major construction projects within a consultancy, client‑side, or contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from feasibility through to commissioning and handover.
• Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and delivery best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships at senior executive level.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership: define and govern project execution strategies and delivery plans.
• Project Delivery & Governance: establish governance, reporting, controls; maintain schedules.
• Commercial & Financial Management: oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Stakeholder & Client Management: build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: coordinate multidisciplinary teams; mentor junior members.
• Health, Safety & Quality: champion HSE and quality management; ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Chartered status or progress toward chartership

MRICS/MAPM/MCIOB or equivalent

Job description

Accenture PLC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, ground-up data centre developments in London and across Europe. You will own projects from strategy and planning through construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality, cost and client satisfaction.

You will provide leadership across all stages, shaping strategy, governance, stakeholder relationships, and the successful execution of complex programmes while mentoring junior team members.