Project Director - Data Centers

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading consultancy seeks a Project Director to spearhead data center construction programmes across the UK. This London-based role demands a seasoned professional with a strong leadership record, extensive industry knowledge, and the capability to manage complex client relationships while driving business growth. The successful candidate will enjoy an excellent remuneration package and the opportunity to shape the consultancy's future in a booming sector.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Performance-related incentives

High-profile leadership role exposure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience directing major data center projects across multiple geographies.
• Proven consultancy or client-side leadership with exceptional influencing skills.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual aspects, especially procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic oversight across large-scale data center programmes.
• Build and maintain client relationships at a senior level.
• Oversee project teams to align with client objectives and ensure budget control.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Technical Excellence

Risk Management

Education

Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline

Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent)

Job description

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Job Title: Project Director – Data Centers

Location: London

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Job Description:

A market-leading project consultancy is looking for an accomplished Project Director to lead the strategic delivery of complex data center construction programmes across the UK. Based in London, this role requires a high-calibre individual with deep technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and the gravitas to lead major clients and multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across large-scale data center programmes, from early engagement through to delivery and operational readiness
• Lead client relationships at a senior level, offering trusted advice and representing the consultancy at the highest levels
• Develop and implement programme-level delivery strategies, risk management frameworks, and governance structures
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget control, quality standards, and timelines
• Drive business growth through client development, team leadership, and contribution to sector strategy
• Champion technical excellence, innovation, and best practice in mission-critical project delivery

Requirements:

• Extensive experience directing the delivery of major data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects, ideally across multiple geographies
• Proven leadership in a consultancy or client-side environment, with exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including procurement and risk strategy at programme level
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline; chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB or equivalent) essential
• Recognised authority within the data center or critical infrastructure sector

What’s on Offer:

• High-profile leadership role with exposure to global clients and programmes
• Excellent remuneration package and performance-related incentives
• Opportunity to shape the future of the Data Center practice within a respected consultancy

This is a career-defining opportunity for a visionary project leader to drive excellence in one of the fastest-growing sectors in real estate and infrastructure.