Senior Projects Manager - Data Centre Construction - UK & Germany
My client is an award-winning key player in the global 'Mission Critical' sector - due to continued success in the UK and Europe looking to add an experienced senior projects manager to the team - with overall responsibility for running 2-3 large-scale data centres in the UK and Germany with over £100m in contract value.
Successful candidates with have 10+ years heading up similar projects in the data centre sector - with a proven track record.
The role will be based between London & Germany - so successful candidates must be prepared to fly on a regular basis, potentially each week.
- Responsible for managing the day to day activities of the various contractors and vendors in the delivery of projects.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously as required
- Ensure safety is the top priority of all project members and adhere to local health and safety legislation on behalf of
- Responsible for creating and managing project schedules
- Responsible for creating and managing project budgets
- Responsible for project quality assurance
- Serve as a key liaison with managers of all company departments including executive management, operations, sales and finance
- Liaise with clients where applicable and manage both their needs and expectations
- Ensure adherence of Project Delivery / Management Standards by all project participants on all projects
- Responsible for Monthly Project reporting to the Director of Construction to assure that budget, schedule and scope objectives are being achieved by the project teams
- Assist with preparation of requests for proposals to Contractors and Consultants, including detailed evaluations and recommendations
- Brief and instruct the Project Team of their roles and responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan for the project(s)
- Monitor the Project Team in their general performance of their services
- Monitor the distribution of information between the Project Team and between the Project Team and third parties
- Establish risk and opportunity management procedures and exercises including an early warning system which identifies potential risks or changes
- Ensure all project scope and risk is managed through supply chain appointments
- Liaise with the insurance advisers over the insurance requirements for the project(s)
- Assist in negotiating contracts with vendors as necessary. Review and become fully conversant with all legal contracts on the Project(s)
- Responsible for handover of Project(s) to operations team, including the resolution of all defects
We’re looking for:
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar) and extensive project management experience of technically complex projects required
- Strong rapport and relationship building skills with both internal and external customers
- Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret complex business documents
- Ability to make effective presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
- The role requires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients.
- Ability to work with many groups and disciplines within the companies executive management, design, operations, sales and finance
- Effective problem solving skills
- To be flexible and adaptable, self-motivated and a pro-active worker
- Excellent team player
- To produce work to a consistently high standard and drive a programme of continuous improvement
- Work well under pressure and to deadlines/targets
- Lead by example at adopting company policy and procedure and train others
- Ability to communicate with, meet and exceed targets and customers’ expectations effectively
Offering a very competitive salary and a great benefits package, including: Flights, Accommodation Healthcare etc - dependant on experience.
The role will be based between London & Germany - so successful candidates must be prepared to fly on a regular basis, potentially each week.
Please get in touch if this sounds like the next step in your career.
Senior Projects Manager - Data Centre Construction - UK & Germany