Senior Data Centre Delivery Director

Edison Smart®; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Edison Smart is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major data centre project in Belgium. This senior role carries full ownership from pre-construction through commissioning and handover, demanding strong leadership across a large multidisciplinary team and tight management of schedule, cost and risk.

The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder management, client relationships, and ensuring safety, quality and compliance across all phases of the project.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience on major construction or engineering projects.
• Previous experience at Project Director or Senior Project Manager level.
• Strong data centre or mission critical project background.
• Proven delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
• Experience managing high-value projects with large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of MEP and complex building services.
• Experience with main contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding.
• Experience managing programmes, budgets, risks and changes.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for successful delivery from pre-construction to handover.
• Lead and manage the wider project team across construction, engineering, commercial, procurement, QA/QC and commissioning.
• Establish and maintain delivery strategies, programmes and milestones.
• Manage client relationships and act as a senior point of contact throughout the project.
• Coordinate main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and specialists.
• Monitor performance against programme, budget, scope, quality and contractual requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Review and challenge project programmes, sequencing and resources.
• Ensure coordination between CSA, electrical, mechanical and specialist systems.
• Oversee QA/QC and ensure works meet specifications and standards.
• Drive commissioning and handover activities through to completion.
• Manage variations, commercial issues and contractual matters with the commercial team.
• Lead regular project meetings and report to senior management and client.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Safety management

Project planning

Risk management

Client relationship management

Team management

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management qualification

Job description

Edison Smart is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major data centre project in Belgium. This senior role carries full ownership from pre-construction through commissioning and handover, demanding strong leadership across a large multidisciplinary team and tight management of schedule, cost and risk.

The ideal candidate will excel in stakeholder management, client relationships, and ensuring safety, quality and compliance across all phases of the project.