Project Manager (Data Centres)
Department: Project Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London
Description
Title: Project Manager (Data Centres)
Sector: Advanced Tech / Data Centres
Division: Project Management
Location: London (with Hybrid Working)
Reporting to: Partner
Role Overview
RLB is continuing to win projects with clients in the Advanced Tech and Data Centre sector, and we are looking for more talented professionals to help deliver them. The Advanced Tech sector encompasses data centres, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, robotics and automation, and renewable energy production and battery storage. RLB’s Data Centre team works on new build, fitout, refurbishment and capacity upgrades. With growing demand we recruit experienced Project Managers based in London to support the delivery of Data Centre projects in and around London and across Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to join and strengthen our team.
Role Responsibilities
- Working in a team to ensure successful delivery of Data Centre projects.
- Contract administration requiring a good understanding of building contracts.
- Supporting implementation and management of a change control process.
- Supporting coordination of the testing and commissioning process prior to handover.
- Supporting development of targeted marketing material, bid documents, capability statements and attending networking events relating to Data Centres.
- Assisting the Project Management Partners in developing a pipeline of Data Centre opportunities.
- Supporting development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs.
- Supporting business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
- Carrying out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
- Complying with established procurement, commercial and contractual strategies.
- Taking 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 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.
- Proven experience supporting the delivery of Data Centre projects either as a consultant or client‑side Project Manager.
- Proven experience supporting the delivery of Data Centre projects to time, cost and quality objectives.
Qualifications
- Chartered qualification or studying towards: MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, ChPP.
- Construction related degree or similar construction related qualification with wide‑ranging technical delivery experience gained within a consultancy.
Behaviours
- Recognised as a client‑focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors; a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
- Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and commits to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support work‑life balance and competitive maternity and paternity packages.
- Well‑Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement plus the opportunity to purchase extra days.
- Focus On Wellbeing – Health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eye‑care vouchers.
- Personal Development – Continuous learning and development programme, including APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.
- Additional Benefits – Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
- Exceptional Exposure – Opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions.
- Social Responsibility – Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
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 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.
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