Overview

Title:

Project Management Lead – Data Centre.

Division:

Project Management.

Location:

London (and South East) with Hybrid working.

Reporting to:

Senior Partner.Department:

Project ManagementWhy RLB?

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.Department Overview

An exciting opportunity to lead our dedicated Data Centre Project Management Team at RLB. Our Project Managers oversee projects from initial planning through to completion and operation, ensuring successful programme, cost, quality, and risk management. The Data Centre team has an enviable client base, ranging from Hyperscale American IT clients to UK-based developers, working across the UK and EMEA. Our reputation for delivering high-quality service has secured us repeat business, and we are now seeking an experienced leader to drive our market presence further.Overview of role

As the Project Management Lead for the London Data Centre, you will be the ‘face’ of the data centre market for PPM London. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre individual to lead and grow our Data Centre capability, working on high-profile projects throughout London, the UK, and EMEA. The role requires a strategic and client-focused leader with experience in data centre or large-scale technical project delivery, team leadership, business development, and aligning with RLB’s long-term objectives. You will be responsible for building a strong team, securing new business, ensuring profitability, and maintaining operational excellence.Key Responsibilities

Work Winning and Strategic Alignment: Act as the ‘client face’ of the Data Centre sector for PPM London, representing RLB at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.Secure new projects and clients, ensuring alignment with the RLB Advanced Technology sector strategy.Lead business development initiatives, identifying new opportunities and fostering key industry relationships.Collaborate with sector leads and other RLB partners to ensure a unified RLB service offering.Oversee the development of targeted marketing materials, bid documents, and capability statements.Client Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients, ensuring alignment with their business needs and strategic goals.Lead key client meetings and presentations, positioning RLB as the go-to lead for Data Centre Project Management.Ensure high client satisfaction scores, proactively addressing any issues and driving value-added service.Team Development and Leadership: Build, manage, and develop a high-performing Data Centre project management team.Ensure efficient staff deployment across projects and oversee team utilisation targets at various grades.Act as a mentor and leader, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.Drive alignment with RLB’s Skills and Behaviours Matrix, ensuring the team meets technical, commercial, and leadership competencies.Profitability and Performance Monitoring: Ensure sector projects meet profitability goals and contribute to the annual business plan targets, including income and margin objectives.Responsible for financial oversight, including WIP management, debt collection, and cash flow forecasting.Drive continuous improvement in project efficiencies, ensuring that cost, programme, and quality targets are met.Operational Oversight: Oversee timely procurement, invoicing, and cash collection to ensure financial health and smooth project execution. Ensure all Data Centre projects meet financial performance KPIs and align with RLB’s internal quality processes and professional standards. Provide contractual and legal support, ensuring compliance with project agreements and procurement frameworks. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring the successful integration of design, construction, and commissioning services.Person specification

Experience:Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex data centre or large-scale infrastructure projects, including those at scale.Experience delivering major infrastructure projects, or transferable skills from other technical project environments, is also welcome.Proven leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, with the ability to integrate technical expertise into project leadership.Understanding of Data Centre procurement strategies and regional supply chains is an advantage.BALANCES strategic vision with practical delivery, ensuring excellence in client service, profitability, and operational performance.Qualifications:Qualification in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.Professional Chartered qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM, ChPP, etc.) is desirable but not essential.Behaviours:Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.Employee Benefits

Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Promise

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 that 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.Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - RLB | EuropeSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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