Senior Project Manager / Associate (Data Centres)

-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the built environment is hiring a Senior Project Manager to oversee Data Centre projects in London. The role involves hybrid working, leading project delivery, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in Data Centre consultancy, excellent commercial acumen, and relevant professional qualifications. The company emphasizes employee wellbeing, diversity, and continuous growth through training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Healthcare packages

Personal development opportunities

Health and wellness options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing Data Centre projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery from inception to completion.
• Ability to manage line management duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of Data Centre projects.
• Implement change control processes efficiently.
• Support development of marketing materials and fee proposals.

Skills

Data Centre Experience

Technical Understanding

Project Management

Client Relations

Team Collaboration

Education

Professional qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM ChPP)

Construction related degree or qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager / Associate (Data Centres)

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

Title: Senior Project Manager / Senior Associate (Data Centres)

Division: Project Management

Location: London (with Hybrid Working)

Reporting to: Partner

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives - we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‑owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting Senior Project Managers to Senior Associates with consultancy Data Centre experience, to join a client focused team in London. The roles present an opportunity to develop and drive our Data Centre capability, while working on high profile hyperscale Data Centre projects for a range of clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to join and strengthen our team. RLB’s Data Centre team works on wide range of projects including new build, fitout, refurbishment, and capacity upgrades.

The role will sit within the London Project Management team, and will involve a Hybrid working arrangement, with time spent on project sites during the construction phase of projects.

Role Responsibilities

• To lead and oversee the successful delivery of Data Centre projects (in conjunction with the support Project Management partners) with a view to securing repeat business.
• Contract Administration (which requires a good understanding of building contracts).
• Implementation and management of a change control process.
• Coordination of the testing and commissioning process prior to handover.
• To assist Associates in the management of the Data Centre Project management team including line management duties where applicable.
• To support development of targeted marketing material, bid documents, capability statements and attend networking events relating to Data Centres.
• To assist the Project Management Partners in developing a pipeline of Data Centre opportunities.
• To support in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs.
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies.
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a Data Centre consultancy environment and demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Experience

• Essential - Data Centre Experience - Managing Data Centre projects across the design, tender and construction stages.
• Technical Experience - Understands technical aspects of project delivery from inception to post‑completion and is able to identify and promote solutions.
• Managerial Experience - Ability to manage a project from inception to post completion with senior management support, obtaining positive written client feedback.
• Proven experience in delivering Data Centre projects as the lead Project Manager either as a consultant or client side.
• Proven track record on leading Data Centre construction projects as a consultant Project Manager to time, cost and quality.

Qualifications

• Chartership - Professional (chartered) qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM ChPP)
• Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification with wide-ranging technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy.

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work‑life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well‑Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]