Lead Project Manager - Associate Director - Data Centres

Lead Project Manager  – Data Centres – North West UK

• Associate Director level
• North West UK (Hybrid working, mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to work accredited employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Data Centres is recruiting for a Lead Project Manager to work as a client representative for a new DC project in the North West of the UK. This role will be taking the project from concept design to commissioning, managing GC's, architects and guiding the client through the project. 

Your day to day will be varied depending on the project you are working on; this will keep you challenged and engaged in the work we deliver however some key responsibilities that will always remain constant are:

• Deliver complex programmes on behalf of client organisations and realise the expected benefits
• Manage the full programme lifecycle from initiation through to close-out
• Manage the programme budget to deliver benefits in accordance with the limits of authority
• Ensure all programme documentation is produced to the satisfaction of the client
• Prepare business cases to ensure a viable programme progresses
• Management of a broad range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and from an array of interest groups
• Ensure the programme team are suitably qualified, competent and experienced to fulfil their roles
• Act on behalf of the client for all programme delivery issues
• Ensure client satisfaction for performance and always maintain the company reputation

However no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that support each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development. 

Who we're looking for

• Relevant experience in Project/Programme Management, experience in Data Centres
• Experience in the London market, good understanding of the local supply chain 
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained. 

What we can offer you in return 

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications 
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry 
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme. 
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews 
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first 
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience 
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance 
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations 
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work. 

• Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.
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