Project Director - Data Centre

Location: West London

We are currently supporting a leading specialist construction business with the appointment of a Project Director to take overall responsibility for the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project in West London
.

This is a senior leadership position for an experienced construction professional who can operate across construction, MEP, engineering, commercial, programme and client management
, while leading a multidisciplinary project team through to successful completion.

The business has an established track record delivering complex projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors
, with expertise spanning design & build, civils, MEP, fit-out, energy centres and specialist mission-critical infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Director or senior Project Manager looking to take ownership of a major data centre project with significant long-term growth potential.

You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, including:

• Leading the wider project team and establishing clear delivery objectives.
• Managing the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain.
• Coordinating construction, MEP, design and specialist disciplines.
• Driving the programme and delivery against key milestones.
• Overseeing procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Managing project risk and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with the commercial/QS function on cost, value, forecasting and project margin
  .
• Managing contractual obligations and project documentation.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Leading project reporting, governance and senior stakeholder updates.
• Developing and mentoring members of the project team.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting repeat business.
• Ensuring effective project controls and reporting throughout the delivery lifecycle.

We're looking for a senior construction professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, technically demanding projects
, ideally within the data centre or wider mission-critical sector.

• Proven Tier 1 contractor experience delivering projects valued at £50m+.
• A strong engineering/MEP background and detailed understanding of MEP delivery.
• Experience delivering data centres, mission-critical or similarly complex technical projects
  .
• A clear career progression through engineering, construction and/or project management
  .
• Experience taking overall responsibility for project delivery
  , rather than solely managing an individual package.
• Strong design & build and construction delivery experience.
• Proven responsibility for programme, procurement, risk, quality and commercial performance
  .
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
  .
• Experience with cost/value reporting, forecasting and commercial risk.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
  
  Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental requirements.
• Excellent planning and project controls capability.

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Building Services or a related discipline
  .
• SMSTS
  .
• CSCS
  .
• Strong RAMS experience.
• CIOB, RICS, ICE or equivalent professional membership advantageous.
• PMP, APM or equivalent advantageous.

• Car allowance where applicable
• BUPA healthcare and cash plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Cycle to work scheme

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.