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Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.\nOur capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.\nWe are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.\nPlease visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com\n Key Responsibilities\nStrategy and Leadership\nSet and execute the Data Centre sector strategy for Ireland, aligned to wider European business objectives.\nOwn the full P&L for the Ireland Data Centre business, ensuring strong financial performance and sustainable growth.\nAct as the accountable Cost Centre Lead for the Ireland Data Centre business, with ultimate responsibility for business performance, resource planning and financial outcomes.\nProvide leadership, oversight and strategic direction across the Ireland Data Centre business, supporting and empowering existing leadership teams.\nDrive growth initiatives, market expansion and strategic account development in line with business objectives.\nShape and deliver strategic priorities aligned with the wider European Data Centre sector vision.\nReport on sector performance against business plans, budgets and strategic objectives.\nAct as an executive sponsor for key projects, programmes and client relationships.\nBusiness Development and Client Engagement\nStrengthen and expand Turner & Townsend's value proposition within the Data Centre sector.\nDevelop and implement growth strategies that deliver year-on-year business growth.\nPosition Turner & Townsend as a recognised leader within the Data Centre market through client engagement, thought leadership and industry participation.\nBuild and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, partners and industry stakeholders.\nSupport and empower account leaders and project teams in strategic client engagement activities.\nDevelop and drive pursuit strategies for priority clients and major opportunities.\nAct as Bid Director on strategically important pursuits.\nManage and advance the opportunity pipeline, coordinating stakeholders to maximise conversion and growth.\nRepresent Turner & Townsend at key sector events, forums and industry initiatives.\nCapability and Organisation Development\nIdentify and forecast strategic hiring requirements to support the sector growth plan.\nSupport the recruitment, onboarding and development of key hires across the business.\nBuild organisational capability through workforce planning, succession planning and leadership development.\nCollaborate with business leaders to identify capability gaps and implement targeted development initiatives.\nFoster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.\nSubject Matter Expertise\nProvide leadership, oversight and assurance for major Data Centre projects and programmes.\nSupport project leaders in achieving successful commercial and operational outcomes.\nEnsure the consistent application of best practice, governance and delivery excellence across the sector.\nShare industry knowledge, lessons learned and market insights to strengthen capability and performance.\nAct as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders on Data Centre market trends, opportunities and risks.\n Extensive experience leading large-scale Data Centre projects, programmes, business units or client portfolios.\nProven track record of P&L ownership and commercial leadership.\nDemonstrated success in winning work, developing client relationships and delivering business growth.\nStrong leadership capability with experience developing and mentoring high-performing teams.\nStrong understanding of the Irish and European Data Centre market and wider industry landscape.\nDegree qualified in a relevant discipline.\nExcellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.\nStrategic, commercially minded and collaborative leadership style.\n Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.\nWe want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. \nTurner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.\nPlease find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/\nJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:\nTwitter\nInstagram\nLinkedIn\nIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. \nAny unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. 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