Hyperscale Data Centre Programme Director

QCS Staffing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is seeking a Project Director for data centre programmes in London, overseeing governance, scheduling and delivery across multiple workstreams. This contract role spans 12-24 months and requires leadership of senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.

The candidate will manage complex programmes involving power, utilities and construction interfaces, with a focus on risk, cost control and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading hyperscale data centre or mission-critical infra programmes.
• Strong governance, planning, risk and commercial management experience.
• Experience coordinating complex programmes with power, utilities, MEP and construction interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme governance, reporting, controls and decision-making across multiple workstreams.
• Oversee schedule management, project controls, risk, cost and change management.
• Manage senior stakeholder relationships including clients, contractors and consultants.
• Drive delivery across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and readiness phases.

Skills

Data centre leadership

Programme governance

Stakeholder management

Executive stakeholder leadership

Education

PRINCE2 / PMP

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

QCS Staffing is seeking a Project Director for data centre programmes in London, overseeing governance, scheduling and delivery across multiple workstreams. This contract role spans 12-24 months and requires leadership of senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.

The candidate will manage complex programmes involving power, utilities and construction interfaces, with a focus on risk, cost control and operational readiness.