Project Director

ZipRecruiter; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a data centre construction project. This role blends on-site and office-based work, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and data centres, managing large-scale projects while ensuring quality and compliance. Join a committed team where integrity and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading construction projects, especially in data centres.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure.
• Proven success managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the data centre project.
• Serve as the primary liaison between teams, contractors, and clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure accountability.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Advanced degree in construction, engineering, or project management

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Job description

Job Description

Project Director - Data Centre

18 month Fixed-Term contract

This role offers a blend of on-site presence in Farnborough and office-based work near Gatwick.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead the delivery of a 3MW data centre construction project. This role requires a dynamic professional with exceptional communication skills, a high-level project focus, and a solid background in construction and data centre operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the data centre project from appointment to completion, ensuring it meets time, budget, and quality targets.
2. Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, contractors, and clients, maintaining transparent and effective communication.
3. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
4. Develop and implement project strategies, aligning them with organisational goals and industry best practices.
5. Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability across all project phases.
6. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to address challenges proactively.
7. Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant standards and regulations, maintaining the highest quality levels.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience leading construction projects, including a strong background in data centre delivery.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security systems.
• Proven success managing large-scale projects and cross-functional teams, with the ability to mitigate risk, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communicator with a proven ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.
• Relevant advanced degrees in construction, engineering, or project management, with chartered status or certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) being advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We are a global leader in delivering innovative and sustainable data centre solutions. Our values, vision, and purpose shape everything we do—from how we work and collaborate to how we lead in our field.

You'll join a team of passionate colleagues driven by integrity, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence.