Director - EMEA Regional Construction

NTT Global Data Centers; England; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Regional Director of Construction for Data Centres to lead the strategic delivery of data centre construction across the EMEA region, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will build and guide cross-functional teams, manage budgets, vendors, and safety programs, and align initiatives with corporate goals.

As a senior leader, you will drive operational excellence, champion sustainability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree requirements with PMP preferred.
• Strong leadership and project delivery background for global data-centre construction.
• Experience managing large, mission-critical data center projects across regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for data centre construction aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee a portfolio of data centre construction projects in the EMEA region.
• Lead and develop cross-functional delivery teams across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Data centre knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification

Job description

The Regional Director of Construction for Data Centres is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic, technical, and operational delivery of data centre construction projects across the EMEA region. The role blends strategic leadership, technical expertise, and project management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standard.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for data centre construction that aligns with the organization's business objectives.
• Oversee a portfolio of data centre construction new build projects projects in the EMEA region.
• Lead and develop a team of project delivery professionals across the region..
• Ensure that all projects adhere to defined scope, budget, and timelines.
• Implement project management best practices and methodologies.
• Allocate and manage resources, including budgets, personnel, contractors, and equipment, to support data centre construction projects.
• Optimize resource allocation for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on data centre facility designs, ensuring they meet operational, security, scalability, and sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to drive innovative solutions.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and report financial performance to senior leadership.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize project spending.
• Identify potential risks associated with data centre construction projects and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address issues to minimize project disruptions.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures to ensure that construction work adheres to design specifications, industry standards, and best practices.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits.
• Ensure that all data centre construction projects comply with local, national, and international regulations, building codes, and industry standards.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, suppliers, and construction contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership to align data centre construction projects with organizational goals and priorities.
• Provide regular updates on project status and milestones.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols, environmental responsibility, and sustainability practices in data centre construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience gained in a similar role within a global delivery organisation
• Significant experience in project management methodologies, tools, and practices
• Significant experience managing and leading large data construction or other mission critical projects

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or related PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to provide leadership and direction to teams, driving operational excellence and results In-depth knowledge of data centre or other mission critical facilities, infrastructure, best practices, and industry standards.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, cooling technologies, networking, and security systems relevant to data centre construction.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration, stakeholder management, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to address complex challenges. Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices. Excellent project delivery experience and skillset, with the ability to operate within a multi-cultural environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong development and maintenance of stakeholder engagement.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business - large and small - has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.