Hyperscale Data Centre Pre-Construction Director

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a major hyperscale data centre programme in the UK, from enabling works through commissioning. You will be the senior on-site delivery lead, coordinating client, contractor and internal teams to drive performance and safety.

The role requires a proven track record delivering capital programmes above £100 million and 100 MW, with hands-on leadership and strong communication at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading major capital programmes such as data centres or similarly complex facilities.
• Strong leadership with ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams on a major data centre programme.
• Develop and maintain client relationships at senior level.
• Drive performance culture and delivery excellence across the programme lifecycle.
• Provide strategic leadership to an integrated project delivery team.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and consultants.
• Ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery on site.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication skills

On-site availability

Mentoring

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a major hyperscale data centre programme in the UK, from enabling works through commissioning. You will be the senior on-site delivery lead, coordinating client, contractor and internal teams to drive performance and safety.

The role requires a proven track record delivering capital programmes above £100 million and 100 MW, with hands-on leadership and strong communication at senior levels.