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About VIRTUS
VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK’s fastest-growing data centre provider. We own, design, build, and operate some of the most energy-efficient, flexible, and secure data centres in Europe.
In 2023, we announced our expansion into continental Europe, starting with Berlin and growing across the region. At VIRTUS, we aim to be a positive force in the fourth industrial revolution—delivering innovative solutions while staying rooted in our values: Care, Helpful, Pride, Reliability and Dedication.
Job Summary
* Act in capacity of employer´s representative and be responsible for the end-to-end project delivery for one London project.
* Ensuring growth in London
* Ensuring overall project success
Duties and Responsibilities
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
* Competencies Act in capacity of employer’s representative and be responsible for the end-to-end construction delivery of our London project
* Manage the project with all involved stakeholders in the construction phase
* Managing and tracking construction milestones
* Provide Vendor oversight and performance management to deliver assigned projects
* Review and approval of vendor scope of work and design review of site and building/project plans
* Manage compliance with audit results and recommendations
* Health and Safety leadership of the works across project
* Responsible for Preparation, submission and tracking of all necessary project spend in line with approved business case capex and run change control on a weekly triage and then change control approval basis in line with project contingency
* Provide Project Management support on any additional works and other sites where necessary
Person Specification
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering, construction project management or construction management – any acceptable
* 2/3 years’ minimum experience in data centre project design and construction with hyperscale data centre operators, lease providers or similar
* Design and Build contract strategy experience
* Client or Contractor side Data centre design, construction management experience
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, project, and deadline simultaneously
* The role is a hybrid working approach based on VIRTUS working principles, meaning the expectation is the role will be a blend of working and in person meetings at VIRTUS office and on our Datacentre construction site in London as required to manage internal and external stakeholders in order to meet project design and construction milestones
Expertise:
* Expert in Microsoft Office applications (e. g. Outlook, Excel, MS-Project)
* Expert knowledge in Project Management
* Expert in MEP installations
* Expert knowledge in supply engineering plants and construction processes
* Skilled knowledge in system administration and documentation management
Soft Skills:
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Excellent analytical skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills
* Proactive way of working
* Ability to work in a team
* Open for change
Language skills:
* Fluent in English
Any other reasonable requests made by your line manager.
In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.
Remuneration package and benefits:
Private healthcare
Pension contribution scheme
Eye and dental care benefit
Discretionary bonus
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Annual travel card loan
Tech Scheme
Electric car scheme
Workplace extras - Byond card and Extras discount
Mortgage advice
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Bank holiday flexibility
Volunteering day
Help@Hand
Additional Information
VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.