Construction Project Director

Spencer Ogden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden seeks an exceptional Construction Director to lead delivery of a landmark hyperscale data centre programme in the South East. You will take overall responsibility from pre-construction through commissioning, providing strategic leadership across multidisciplinary teams and Tier 1 delivery partners.

The role is highly visible, requiring executive and board-level credibility to influence delivery strategy, performance and client relationships with a globally recognised blue-chip

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ construction management experience with senior leadership responsibility.
• Proven delivery of major £100m+ construction projects.
• Experience leading and managing Tier 1 contractors.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
• Strong commercial, programme, risk and delivery expertise.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior clients and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery from pre-construction to commissioning.
• Provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary teams and Tier 1 partners.
• Act as senior client interface to drive performance across programme, cost, quality, safety and risk.
• Operate at executive and board level to influence programme decisions.
• Deliver high-profile, high-value projects with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Client relationships

Job description

A leading global consultancy is looking to appoint an exceptional Construction Director to lead delivery of a landmark hyperscale data centre programme in the South East.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an established construction leader who wants to work at the highest level of the industry, partnering with a globally recognised, blue-chip client on a major programme of strategic importance.

With a significant pipeline of future projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside some of the most respected organisations and professionals in the sector.

The Role

You will take overall responsibility for construction delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning, providing strategic leadership across multidisciplinary teams and Tier 1 delivery partners.

You will be the senior client interface, trusted to drive performance across programme, cost, quality, safety and risk while maintaining the highest standards of delivery.

This is a highly visible role, requiring the confidence and credibility to operate at executive and board level and influence key decisions throughout the programme lifecycle.

The Profile

• 15+ years’ construction management experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility
• Proven delivery of major £100m+ construction projects
• Extensive experience leading and managing Tier 1 contractors
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Strong commercial, programme, risk and delivery expertise
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior clients and project stakeholders

The Opportunity

• Lead a flagship hyperscale data centre programme for a globally recognised client
• Take a pivotal leadership position on a high-value, technically complex development
• Work with a premium consultancy and some of the industry’s leading organisations
• Join a business with a strong long-term pipeline of major projects
• Have genuine influence over delivery strategy, performance and client relationships
• Build your profile on a programme that will be highly regarded across the construction and data centre sectors

The Next Move

If you are an experienced Construction Director, Project Director or Senior Project Manager looking for a genuinely high-profile opportunity with a world-class client, this is a role that deserves your attention.