Division Manager - Data Centres - CANADA

Contract Scotland; Manchester; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a seasoned construction leader to establish a new data centre construction division in Canada. This role demands extensive contracting experience and a drive for strategic growth. The ideal candidate will lead projects from inception to completion, forge partnerships, and recruit a high-performing team. Competitive compensation and relocation assistance are offered to the successful applicant.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Long-term Leadership Potential

Support for Visa and relocation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contracting, data centre construction, or critical infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of delivery models, permitting, utilities, and stakeholder engagement.
• Trusted relationships with cloud providers, consultants, and engineering partners.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the go-to-market strategy for the data centre division.
• Establish strategic partnerships with enterprise clients and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee projects from land strategy and design through to construction and commissioning.
• Align with internal construction, engineering, and finance teams.
• Recruit and lead a high-performing development and delivery team.

Skills

Contracting

Data centre construction

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional team leadership

Job description

Build your new life and career in Canada with one of Ontario's leading contractors offering this exciting opportunity to build, lead and drive this newly establish division within this very successful construction leader. This an excellent opportunity for a strategic builder who is ready to lead the development and success of a new vertical in one of Canada’s fastest-growing sectors.

Our client is well-established and rapidly growing, with a proven track record across infrastructure, civil, and complex vertical builds — and they are investing in the mission-critical sector to meet the growing demand across Ontario.

This role isbased in the Greater Toronto Area and offers a unique opportunity: to leverage your contracting and construction leadership experience to shape the strategy, execution, and long-term growth of this Data Centre Construction Division.

Who we're looking for:

You’re a seasoned construction leader within the Data Centre Construction Market Segment who understands the demands of complex project delivery. You're looking for a role where you can lead a business unit, not just a project.

• 10+ years of experience in contracting, data centre construction, or critical infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of delivery models, permitting, utilities, and stakeholder engagement
• Trusted relationships with cloud providers, consultants, and engineering partners
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results across development and delivery

We\'re looking for someone who is ready and hungry for a mandate with long-term upside and the support to deliver it.

What You’ll Lead

• Development and execution of the go-to-market strategy for the data centre division
• Strategic partnerships with enterprise clients and industry stakeholders
• Oversight of projects from land strategy and design through to construction and commissioning
• Alignment with internal construction, engineering, and finance teams
• Recruitment and leadership of a high-performing development and delivery team

What Success Looks Like

• A fully functional data centre division is up and running — with active projects being constructed
• The business has secured cornerstone clients and continues to build market share while you act as the trusted ‘face’ of the organization with key stakeholders.
• A scalable team is in place, delivering projects that meet the highest standards
• You’ve added a high-growth business unit to a company already known for excellence in execution

What’s Offered

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• True Long-term Leadership Potential – a chance to be entrepreneurial and own your success.
• The autonomy to lead a sector — with the backing of a proven builder
• Full support and sponsorship for your Visa and relocation to Canada

This is a strategic role within a company that values initiative, accountability, and innovation which will be rewarded with growth, development and leadership within this highly successful and sort after employer.

PLEASE only apply for this position, if you're 100% committed to moving to Canada and you have the experience listed above and you have the drive and passion to take on a role of this level.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE 100% CONFIDENTIAL.

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