Associate Director for Project Controls (Data Centres)

TL;DR

Associate Director for Project Controls (Data Centres): Leading project controls delivery and client partnership for large-scale data center programs with an accent on service delivery and relationship management across the UK and Europe. Focus on managing schedules, risk, cost, and change control while driving growth in the data center sector.

Location: Remote and project site; must be able to travel to project locations throughout the UK and Europe

Salary: Competitive

Company

A global consultancy and leading independent provider of consulting, expert, and legal services specializing in complex infrastructure and engineering projects.

What you will do

• Lead project controls services for key accounts, ensuring delivery excellence and consistency across complex data center programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor and primary contact for clients, nurturing long-term partnerships across the UK and Europe.
• Develop and grow new business opportunities specifically within the data center sector.
• Manage core project controls functions including scheduling, risk, cost, and change control.
• Mentor and train junior team members to improve the overall skill base of the team.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Project Controls Management on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven professional experience specifically within the Data Centre sector.
• Degree in Engineering or a Science-based discipline (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification or Chartership (e.g., PMI, PMP, CEng).
• Ability to travel to project locations throughout the UK and Europe as and when required.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive package including bonus, private medical, business travel, and private pension.
• High level of trust and autonomy within a dynamic and agile culture.
• Opportunities to work on major infrastructure projects both in the UK and overseas.
• Direct access to senior management via an "open door" policy.