Construction Project Lead

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Annual Leave

Flights, accommodation & living allow

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Lead to oversee full lifecycle project delivery in the construction of large-scale data centres. The role requires a strong leader with at least 10 years of experience in a similar field who can manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The position offers a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus scheme, and a healthcare cash plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role within construction or data centres.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle project delivery, including cost, schedule, and budget management.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor cost drivers and provide data-led insights and reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Financial control

Project management tools

Commercial awareness

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

V7 Recruitment is supporting a leading data centre delivery specialist, providing full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning across Europe. The business is recognised as a trusted partner in delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Lead will take full ownership of project delivery - ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial awareness, technical expertise, and stakeholder management.

In Return:

• Competitive Salary
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Annual Leave
• Flights, accommodation &living allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle project delivery, including cost, schedule, and budget management
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure seamless execution
• Track and drive critical milestones to avoid delays and ensure timely completion
• Review construction proposals, scopes, and pricing
• Lead client and project coordination meetings
• Monitor cost drivers and provide data-led insights and reporting
• Manage procurement strategies and long-lead equipment schedules
• Validate and audit subcontractor cost estimates

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role within construction or data centres
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Commercially astute with solid financial and cost control experience
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools
• Able to perform under pressure while maintaining high safety and quality standards

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.