Associate Director for Project Controls (Data Centres)

The company

Systech is the world’s leading privately owned, independent provider of consulting, expert and legal services, managed and owned by industry professionals who are passionate about construction. We are a global consultancy, with a 35-year history of providing advice on iconic infrastructure, engineering and construction projects.

Operating from 26 strategic locations on four continents, we provide responsive, high quality, multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of complex and challenging projects, globally.

We continuously strive to improve how we deliver services to our clients and feel incredibly proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with clients and contractors around the world.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls professional to join our growing Data Centre division, playing a pivotal role in both delivery excellence and client partnership.  This is a senior, client-facing position for an individual who combines strong technical project controls expertise with the ability to build, nurture, and lead long-term client relationships.

As the lead on  key accounts, you will be responsible for service delivery and relationship management across the UK and Europe, acting as a trusted advisor to our clients while driving consistency, quality, and performance across complex Data Centre programmes. The role offers the opportunity to shape how we deliver project controls services at scale, influence strategic decisions as well as contributing directly to the growth of our data centre business.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Managing Director of Project Controls to be the main contact point of the team in a key client facing position.

• Developing relationships with new and existing clients. Arranging client meetings throughout UK & Europe when necessary.

• Focusing primarily on key target sectors for development including Data Centres.

• To act as Project Controls Lead/Manager on designated projects for Systech Group. Ensuring client needs are met at all times.

• Expertise in several of the main Project Controls functions including Schedule Management, Risk Management, Cost Management, Change Control, Digital, Data & Analytics and Performance Management/Reporting.

• Training of junior team members and improve the overall skills base of the team.

Individual

• Data Centre sector experience.

• 15+ years’ experience in Project Controls Management on major infrastructure projects.

• Degree qualified candidate in Engineering or Science based discipline (or equivalent).

• Either professionally qualified or Chartered (PMI, PMP, CEng, etc.).

• Passionate for business and client development.

• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to travel to project locations throughout UK and Europe as and when required.

What you can expect from Systech

• Leadership team with a growth mindset.

• A dynamic and agile culture. 

• An environment where you will be recognised for strong performance.

• An ‘open door’ policy where you will have access to the senior management.

• Opportunities to work on major projects both in the UK and overseas.

• Competitive package (bonus, private medical, business travel, private pension).

• Trust and autonomy.

We believe that great service starts with great people which is why we invest in attracting and retaining top talent from within the industry. We offer engaging work, a supportive environment for professional growth and competitive remuneration.

You will work on meaningful projects alongside collaborative, talented colleagues within a company that is recognised as an industry leader. Systech’s track record speaks for itself: we consistently deliver successful outcomes and continue to raise the bar.

For more information or to discuss available opportunities at Systech in the UK, please contact Senior Recruiter, Carl Hostler at: Carl.Hostler@systech-int.com