Project Director - Data Centre

Spencer Ogden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

BUPA healthcare

Electric vehicle scheme

25 days' annual leave

Birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Spencer Ogden’s client, a leading specialist construction business, seeks a Project Director to deliver a major hyperscale data centre project in West London. The role requires senior leadership across construction, MEP, engineering, commercial, programme and client management.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive programme milestones, coordinate procurement and supply chain, and maintain rigorous risk, cost and quality controls to ensure successful delivery and long-term client

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Building Services or related discipline.
• SMSTS certification required.
• CSCS certification required.
• RAMS experience.
• CIOB, RICS, ICE membership advantageous.
• PMP, APM advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team with clear delivery objectives.
• Manage the client, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Coordinate construction, MEP, design and specialist disciplines.
• Drive the programme milestones and procurement strategy.
• Oversee risk, cost, value, forecasting and margins.
• Ensure quality, health and safety compliance.
• Lead governance, reporting and stakeholder updates.
• Mentor team members and develop client relationships.

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction, Building Services or related discipline

MEP delivery

Project management

NEC/JCT contracts

Job description

Location: West London

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting a leading specialist construction business with the appointment of a Project Director to take overall responsibility for the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project in West London.

This is a senior leadership position for an experienced construction professional who can operate across construction, MEP, engineering, commercial, programme and client management, while leading a multidisciplinary project team through to successful completion.

The business has an established track record delivering complex projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors, with expertise spanning design & build, civils, MEP, fit-out, energy centres and specialist mission-critical infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Director or senior Project Manager looking to take ownership of a major data centre project with significant long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

You will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, including:

• Leading the wider project team and establishing clear delivery objectives.
• Managing the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain.
• Coordinating construction, MEP, design and specialist disciplines.
• Driving the programme and delivery against key milestones.
• Overseeing procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Managing project risk and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with the commercial/QS function on cost, value, forecasting and project margin.
• Managing contractual obligations and project documentation.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Leading project reporting, governance and senior stakeholder updates.
• Developing and mentoring members of the project team.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting repeat business.
• Ensuring effective project controls and reporting throughout the delivery lifecycle.

About You

We're looking for a senior construction professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, technically demanding projects, ideally within the data centre or wider mission-critical sector.

You should have:

• Proven Tier 1 contractor experience delivering projects valued at £50m+.
• A strong engineering/MEP background and detailed understanding of MEP delivery.
• Experience delivering data centres, mission-critical or similarly complex technical projects.
• A clear career progression through engineering, construction and/or project management.
• Experience taking overall responsibility for project delivery, rather than solely managing an individual package.
• Strong design & build and construction delivery experience.
• Proven responsibility for programme, procurement, risk, quality and commercial performance.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience with cost/value reporting, forecasting and commercial risk.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental requirements.
• Excellent planning and project controls capability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Building Services or a related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS.
• Strong RAMS experience.
• CIOB, RICS, ICE or equivalent professional membership advantageous.
• PMP, APM or equivalent advantageous.

Package

• Car allowance where applicable
• BUPA healthcare and cash plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Cycle to work scheme

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.