Strategic Data Centre Delivery Lead

Turner & Townsend; Ledston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Leeds is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Data Centre team. You will oversee large-scale, ground-up data centre construction projects for technology clients across the UK, from inception through commissioning.

The role requires 5–10 years of project management experience in the digital/data centre environment, with professional qualifications in construction, PM, engineering or architecture. Strong communication and governance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Data centre design and development expertise.
• Experience in data centre management and construction.
• Strong understanding of construction engineering principles.
• Tenant liaison and coordination experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project guidance at conception to meet client objectives.
• Lead setting of project success criteria: time, cost, technical and performance.
• Oversee quality, safety, health and environment planning and governance.
• Manage detailed project planning, procurement, and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor performance via KPIs and manage change control and finances.
• Interface with client and consultants through reports and meetings.

Skills

Data Centre Design and Development

Data Centre Management

Data Centre Construction

Construction Engineering

Tenant Liaison/coordination

Education

Professionally qualified in construction/PM/engineering/architecture

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Leeds is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Data Centre team. You will oversee large-scale, ground-up data centre construction projects for technology clients across the UK, from inception through commissioning.

The role requires 5–10 years of project management experience in the digital/data centre environment, with professional qualifications in construction, PM, engineering or architecture. Strong communication and governance skills are essential.