Director of Construction

AJ Group; España; Remote; EUR 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive ownership

40% bonus

European travel allowed

Job summary

AJ Group in Europe seeks a Director of Construction to own multi-site data centre build programs across Europe. You will lead end-to-end delivery from breaking ground through handover, overseeing MMC strategies and multi-site management.

We require 15+ years in large-scale infrastructure, GC or developer background, and a proven European project track record. This role offers executive ownership, a 40% bonus, and regular travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience leading large-scale critical infrastructure construction programmes.
• Must have built career within a GC or data centre developer/operator.
• Experience delivering multi-million Euro projects across Europe.
• Familiarity with high-density M&E systems and modular build methods.
• Strong contract administration, risk management, and supply chain acceleration.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end site delivery for a growing European data centre pipeline.
• Lead procurement and management of tier-1 GCs, EPCs, and sub-contractors across Europe.
• Drive MMC strategies using off-site manufacturing and modular M&E systems.
• Oversee capital budgets, schedules, safety, quality, and disputes on major contracts.
• Collaborate with Site Acquisition, utilities, M&E design, and C-suite leaders.
• Build and mentor high-performing on-site teams across Europe.

Skills

GC background

Developer background

European projects

Engineering knowledge

Commercial acumen

Mobility

Job description

Director of Construction – Next-Gen European Data Centres

Salary: Up to €200,000 base + 40% bonus

Location: Flexible / Anywhere in Europe (European travel required)

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced construction leader in the critical infrastructure space looking to shape the future of artificial intelligence?

We are recruiting a Director of Construction for one of Europe's fastest-growing, private-equity-backed data centre developers. The company is at the forefront of the AI infrastructure revolution, designing and delivering ultra-high-density, sustainable, and modular data centres across key European growth markets.

Backed by significant private equity funding, they are aggressively expanding their European footprint with a pipeline of greenfield and industrial site developments. They rely on modular engineering, prefabricated M&E solutions, and direct liquid cooling to build faster and more efficiently than legacy operators.

As Director of Construction, you will take end-to-end operational ownership of multi-site build programmes across Europe, transitioning projects from breaking ground through to mechanical completion, testing, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• European Portfolio Execution: Direct and oversee end-to-end site delivery for a high-growth European pipeline of mission-critical data centres
• General Contractor Management: Lead the procurement, selection, and commercial/operational management of tier-1 General Contractors, EPCs, and specialised trade sub-contractors across multiple European jurisdictions
• Modern Methods of Construction (MMC): Drive accelerated delivery strategies utilising off-site manufacturing, factory-tested modular M&E systems, and industrialised construction techniques
• Commercial & Risk Oversight: Maintain total accountability for capital expenditure budgets, execution schedules, safety (HSE), quality assurance, and dispute resolution on FIDIC/NEC/JCT contracts
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Site Acquisition, Utility/Power Infrastructure, M&E Design, and C-suite leadership to convert development pipelines into operational capacity on time and within budget
• Team Building: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing on-site project management and site execution teams across Europe

Candidate Requirements

• 15+ Years Experience: Proven track record leading large-scale, complex critical infrastructure construction programmes (Data Centres heavily preferred; energy, semiconductor, or high-tech industrial builds considered)
• GC or Developer Background ONLY: You must have built your career directly within a General Contractor (GC) or a Data Centre Developer/Operator
• European Project Track Record: Demonstrated experience successfully delivering multi-million Euro capital projects across continental Europe or the UK
• Innovative Engineering Knowledge: Familiarity with high-density M&E systems, off-site modular build methodologies, and complex cooling/power topologies
• Commercial Acumen: Deep mastery of European contract administration, claim management, risk mitigation, and supply chain acceleration
• Location & Mobility: Based anywhere in Europe with willingness to travel regularly to site locations as projects move into execution phases.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary: €180,000 - €200,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
• Bonus: 40% performance-related bonus scheme
• Autonomy: Executive ownership of major European build programs without legacy corporate red tape
• Impact: A front-row seat in scaling an agile, PE-backed business building the physical backbone of European AI.