Project Director - Data Centre Construction

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 136,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a major data centre project in Europe, taking full ownership from early design through to commissioning and handover on a fast-track build.

The role requires a proven track record delivering full lifecycle data centre or mission-critical facilities, with on-site leadership across CSA and MEP, and strong program-management capabilities to drive aggressive timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering a full lifecycle data centre, warehouse, logistics, or mission-critical project from start to finish.
• Strong background operating as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience managing complex CSA and MEP packages simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale data centre project.
• Taking full responsibility as the number one on site across CSA, MEP, programme, commercial, and client management.
• Driving programme performance and managing aggressive construction timelines in a fast-track environment.
• Overseeing all phases from early-stage design coordination through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Project leadership

Data centre delivery

CSA/MEP management

Programme scheduling

Stakeholder management

Job description

Project Director - Data Centre Construction

Norway

€160,000 - €200,000 + Accommodation + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Package + Career Progression + Immediate Start Available

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Project Director to join a fast-growing international contractor delivering large-scale mission-critical projects across Europe. You'll take full ownership of a major data centre project in Germany, leading delivery from early-stage design coordination through to commissioning and handover on a technically challenging, high-value build.

The business is known for delivering projects at speed through an integrated delivery model across CSA and MEP, giving Project Directors real control over programme, sequencing, and decision-making. This role will suit a driven construction leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to play a key role in the continued growth of a major international contractor.

The ideal candidate will have successfully delivered a full lifecycle data centre, warehouse, logistics, or other large-scale industrial project from pre-construction through to final handover and commissioning.

The Role as a Project Director Will Include:

• Leading the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale data centre project
• Taking full responsibility as the number one on site across CSA, MEP, programme, commercial, and client management
• Driving programme performance and managing aggressive construction timelines in a fast-track environment
• Overseeing all phases from early-stage design coordination through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover

The Successful Project Director Will Have:

• Proven experience delivering a full lifecycle data centre, warehouse, logistics, or mission-critical project from start to finish
• Strong background operating as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager on large-scale construction projects
• Experience managing complex CSA and MEP packages simultaneously

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