Senior Project Manager (ESG / Sustainability) – Data Centre

Falmouth Fairfax; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Data Centre provider seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead ESG and sustainability initiatives from London. The role involves driving sustainable projects valued at £500+ million focusing on carbon reduction and aligning with the company’s growth in a proactive environment. This position offers significant stakeholder engagement and requires a solid background in ESG, sustainability, and project management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management or Sustainability with strong ESG/sustainability experience.
• Experience on ESG sustainable projects in RIBA 2-6 lifecycle.
• Data centre or critical environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG and sustainability projects and initiatives across development sites.
• Drive sustainable initiatives from concept through delivery on multiple projects.
• Manage stakeholders and provide expertise in sustainability and ESG reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Presentation

ESG Knowledge

Sustainability

Education

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Sustainability

Job description

Senior Project Manager (ESG / Sustainability) – Data Centre

We are currently working with a leading global Data Centre provider with a multibillion-pound portfolio. With continued investment and development growth across the EMEA region they are looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience in ESG and Sustainability project delivery to join their London office.

Remuneration:
£70,000 - £80,000 + benefits + bonus
London office 5 days

The Role:
The Senior Project Manager will join a proactive and dynamic team who lead all strategic Sustainability and ESG projects across the business. This role will be focused on sustainable initiatives across their new build development sites (£500+ million) focusing on carbon reduction and future proofing the portfolio. Current project initiatives include solar PV, rainwater harvesting, district heating, green and community initiatives and range in individual value from c.£50,000 - £3 million.

Due to the nature of the role the Project Manager will be front end focused RIBA 2 – 3/4 driving sustainable initiatives from initial concept, business case and design and will then take a higher-level oversight in delivery across multiple projects so someone from a PMO background would also be considered.

This position is a high-level strategic role and will include lots of stakeholder management and subject matter expertise to advise other internal teams (design, engineering, R&D, delivery, asset management and property) as well as external consultants, local authorities and government agencies with ESG reporting into the head of sustainability and C-suit level.

The business has a driven and forward focused culture, and they are looking for a proactive individual who has a passion for sustainability and ESG with good communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements:

• Either a Degree in Project Management with strong ESG / sustainability experience OR a Degree in Sustainability with strong PRINCE2 / AMP construction project delivery experience

• Experience working on ESG / sustainable projects across the RIBA 2 – 6 lifecycle with a focus on the front end RIBA 2 – 3 stages

• Data centre experience preferable or other critical environments such as logistics, aviation, pharmaceutical or manufacturing

• Understanding of ESG, whole lifecycle carbon reduction and accounting and sustainable construction best practice

• Commercially astute with good stakeholder management and reporting skills.

The business has exceptional funding and growth targets, so this is an ideal time to join the team and progress your career.

For further information on this opportunity please click the apply link or contact John Clarkson [e-mail] 02038543871