Project Director

g2 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of a large-scale Data Centre construction project in North London. This senior role oversees pre-construction through commissioning and handover, requiring a proven track record in mission-critical developments.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams across construction, engineering, planning, and operations, develop execution strategies, manage client and contractor relationships, and ensure adherence to

Qualifications

• Senior leadership position overseeing project delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Proven track record delivering complex mission-critical data centre projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams across construction, engineering, commercial, planning, commissioning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams including construction, engineering, commercial, planning, commissioning, and operational personnel.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies to ensure successful delivery against programme and budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee risk management processes and ensure mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.
• Monitor project performance and report regularly to senior leadership and client teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project delivery

Change management

Job description

I am seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of a large-scale, long-term Data Centre construction project in North London.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex mission-critical data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams including construction, engineering, commercial, planning, commissioning, and operational personnel.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies to ensure successful delivery against programme and budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee risk management processes and ensure mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.
• Monitor project performance and report regularly to senior leadership and client teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Lead commissioning and handover activities.
• UK right to work.
• Extensive experience operating at Project Director.
• Demonstrable history of successfully delivering large-scale Data Centre construction projects.
• Strong understanding of data centre design, construction, commissioning, and operational requirements.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Experience working with major contractors, developers, or specialist mission-critical businesses.