About VIRTUS
VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest-growing data centre provider. We own, design, build, and operate some of the most energy-efficient, flexible, and secure data centres in Europe.
In 2023, we announced our expansion into continental Europe, starting with Berlin and Milan, with plans to grow further across the region.
At VIRTUS, we aim to be a positive force in the fourth industrial revolution—delivering innovative solutions while staying firmly rooted in our core values: Clarity & Quality, Accountability, Customer Commitment, Purposeful Innovation, and Capability & Growth.
Job Summary
Working alongside the Senior Project Managers, the PM will be responsible for ensuring that the site projects proceed in line with contractor cost/programme and are aligned to the delivery dates for end‑user customers. The PM will also be responsible for ensuring contract processes are followed and correctly applied.
The role is a 3-year fixed‑term contract located at the Saunderton Campus, a short distance from High Wycombe.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as the employer’s representative and be responsible for the end‑to‑end construction delivery of the London project.
- Manage the project with all involved stakeholders in the construction phase.
- Manage and track construction milestones.
- Provide vendor oversight and performance management to deliver assigned projects.
- Review and approve vendor scope of work and design review of site and building/project plans.
- Manage compliance with audit results and recommendations.
- Monitor health and safety compliance of the works across the project.
- Prepare, submit and track all necessary project spend in line with the approved business case capex, and run change control on a weekly triage and then change control approval basis in line with project contingency.
- Provide project management support on any additional works and other sites where necessary.
Qualifications
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction project management, or construction management.
- 2–3 years’ minimum experience in data centre project design and construction with hyperscale data centre operators, lease providers or similar.
- PRINCE2, APM, MSP, or other project/programme management certification preferred.
- Design and Build contract strategy experience.
- Client or contractor‑side data centre design, construction management experience.
- Self‑starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Able to manage and work within a diverse and inclusive team environment delivering large‑scale enterprise projects with both localised and virtual team structures.
- Cross‑group collaborator and influencer across teams and organisations with proven success in participating in cross‑functional teams to deliver successfully.
Other Requirements
In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive work environment.
Application Notice
We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.
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