Associate Director - Project Controls (Data Centres) in City of London

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 30-year history of providing advice on iconic infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects. Operating from 26 strategic locations in 4 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 Lead 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 a key account, 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. This role offers the opportunity to shape how we deliver project controls services at scale, influence strategic decisions, and contribute directly to the growth of our data centre business.

Responsibilities:

• To support the development of the Project Controls function of Systech Group throughout the UK & Europe.
• Working alongside the Managing Director of Project Controls, to be a main figure 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. Always looking to increase our service offering.
• Expertise in several of the main Project Controls functions including Planning & Scheduling, Risk Management, Cost Engineering, Change Control, Performance, Data & Reporting.
• To train more junior team members and improve the overall skills base of the team.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified candidate in Engineering or Science based discipline (or equivalent).
• Either Professionally qualified or Chartered (PMI, PMP, CEng, etc).
• 15+ years experience in Project Controls Management on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in the Data Centre sector.
• Passionate for business and client development.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to project locations throughout UK and Europe when required.

Benefits:

• 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. That's 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 packages. When you join us, you'll work on meaningful projects alongside collaborative, talented colleagues all within a company that's recognised as an industry leader. Our track record speaks for itself: we consistently deliver successful outcomes and continue to raise the bar.