Data Centre Delivery Director - Live Projects Growth

Coleman James; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleman James is seeking an operations director to lead and grow data centre delivery capability. The role is hands-on, operating across two live projects in Yorkshire with national scope, requiring experience in live data centres, critical environments, and fast-track refurbishment. You will manage stakeholder expectations, drive projects safely to high quality standards, and expand the pipeline with clear business plans to strengthen market position.

Qualifications

• From an engineering contracting background with experience delivering large-scale MEP projects.
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure in data centres.
• Strong understanding of live data centres and critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to align on objectives and outcomes.
• Lead project teams to deliver current workload on two live Yorkshire projects.
• Expand the pipeline of opportunities in the data centre sector.
• Develop clear business plans to grow capability and market position.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to high quality standards.
• Provide direction for the wider Operational function and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project delivery

Business development

Operational continuity

Governance

Commercial delivery

Education

Engineering contracting background

Tools

MEP

Job description

Coleman James is seeking an operations director to lead and grow data centre delivery capability. The role is hands-on, operating across two live projects in Yorkshire with national scope, requiring experience in live data centres, critical environments, and fast-track refurbishment. You will manage stakeholder expectations, drive projects safely to high quality standards, and expand the pipeline with clear business plans to strengthen market position.