EMEA Data Centre Construction Director

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA UK Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Regional Director of Construction for Data Centres to lead strategic, technical, and operational delivery of data centre projects across the EMEA region. The role combines leadership, engineering insight, and project management to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will direct a team of delivery professionals, manage budgets and timelines, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or related.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Significant experience in leading large data centre construction projects or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for data centre construction across the EMEA region.
• Oversee a portfolio of new-build data centre construction projects in the EMEA region.
• Lead and develop a team of project delivery professionals across the region.
• Ensure projects adhere to defined scope, budget, and timelines.
• Implement project management best practices and methodologies.
• Provide technical oversight on data centre facility designs meeting operational, security, scalability, and sustainability requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize project spending.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to drive innovative solutions.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and rigorous safety standards across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Electrical & HVAC expertise

Data centre infrastructure

Communication

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Construction or Electrical Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Regional Director of Construction for Data Centres to lead strategic, technical, and operational delivery of data centre projects across the EMEA region. The role combines leadership, engineering insight, and project management to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will direct a team of delivery professionals, manage budgets and timelines, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants