Project Director

g2 Recruitment; København; On-site; DKK 897,000 - 1,345,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment seeks an experienced Project Director to lead a major data-centre development in Denmark. The role requires a proven track record in large-scale multidisciplinary projects, delivering complex technical programs with strong HSE and stakeholder management.

The position offers long-term freelance or permanent opportunities, with a late January 2027 start, and requires fluent English (Danish desirable) and the ability to coordinate large project teams and subcontractors across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Director on major multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Experience delivering projects valued at approximately €500 million+.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within data centres or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong background in project execution, construction management and HSE.
• Experience overseeing multiple engineering disciplines, large project teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent English is essential; Danish is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution across multiple engineering disciplines and large teams.
• Manage subcontractors and coordination with clients to ensure delivery.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental controls across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Data centre experience

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety (HSE)

Leadership of large teams

Contract management

English fluency

Job description

PROJECT DIRECTOR – DATA CENTRE | DENMARK

Long-Term Freelance Contract or Permanent Opportunity

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Project Director to join a leading technical engineering contractor delivering a major data-centre development in Denmark.

This is an urgent requirement for someone with a strong background in large-scale project execution, technical delivery and health & safety management.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Director on major multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Experience delivering projects valued at approximately €500 million+.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within data centres or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong background in project execution, construction management and HSE.
• Experience overseeing multiple engineering disciplines, large project teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent English is essential; Danish is desirable.
• Background working with major international engineering or construction contractors preferred.

Start Date: Late January 2027

Contract: Long-term freelance or permanent