Data Centre Delivery Director – Middle East

Tate; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate, a trusted design, engineering and manufacturing partner, seeks a Project Director to lead complex data centre infrastructure projects across the Middle East.

This senior role provides strategic direction and operational oversight, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will collaborate with customers, contractors and internal teams across multiple locations, travel internationally as required, and drive excellence in delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, customer‑facing projects within construction, engineering, or technical environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project financial management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of data centre projects from project award through to completion and handover.
• Develop and oversee project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements to ensure successful execution.
• Manage project teams, contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders across multiple project locations.
• Ensure projects meet contractual obligations, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
• Support commercial and sales teams with technical input and project delivery expertise during bid and tender stages.
• Oversee supply chain planning and forecasting to ensure materials and equipment are available when required.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a senior point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and drive effective decision-making.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence and identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and efficiencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Design, Business, or a related discipline

Job description

Tate, a trusted design, engineering and manufacturing partner, seeks a Project Director to lead complex data centre infrastructure projects across the Middle East.

This senior role provides strategic direction and operational oversight, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will collaborate with customers, contractors and internal teams across multiple locations, travel internationally as required, and drive excellence in delivery.