Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Project Director, Data Centre

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Buckinghamshire • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • To lead and oversee the successful delivery of Data Centre projects (in conjunction with the support Project Management partners) with a view to securing repeat business.
  • Contract Administration (which requires a good understanding of building contracts).
  • Managing the client, design teams and contractors.
  • Team management duties.
  • To assist the Project Management Partners in developing a pipeline of Data Centre opportunities.
  • To support in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs.
  • To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
  • To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
  • Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies.
  • Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.

Requirements

  • Experienced Senior Project Manager / Associate / Project Director with on-site experience.
  • Data Centre / Mission Critical sector experience is essential.
  • Data Centre MEP, Data Centre Fit Out experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills and team management experience.
  • Used to managing clients, design teams and contractors.
  • Contract administration / Employers Agent experience required.
  • Managing Data Centre projects across the design, tender and construction stages.
  • Chartership - Professional (chartered) qualification (MCIOB, MRICS, MAPM ChPP).
  • Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification with wide-ranging technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance.
  • Competitive maternity and paternity packages.
  • A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.
  • Opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
  • We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
  • Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
  • A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
  • A wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
  • You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
  • We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementcontract administrationdata centre project managementMEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)fit out experiencedesign managementtender managementconstruction managementprocurement strategiesquality standards compliance
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementclient managementcollaborationcommunicationcustomer service excellenceproactive approachproblem-solvingwillingness to learnpositive attitude
Certifications
MCIOBMRICSMAPMChPPconstruction related degree