Project Director - Data Centre Construction

JR United Kingdom; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in innovative and sustainable data centre solutions seeks a Project Director for a data centre construction project in Farnborough. This full-time role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with all standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in construction, strong communication skills, and relevant advanced degrees or certifications. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative environment, with competitive compensation based on expertise.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading construction projects, especially in data centre delivery.
• Strong understanding of data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of the data centre project, ensuring time, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Serve as primary liaison between internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Develop and implement project strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Advanced Degree in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management

Chartered Status or Certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

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Client:

Keysource

Location:

farnborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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About the Company

Keysource is 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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to join us on an 18-month fixed-term contract 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the data centre project from appointment to completion, ensuring it meets time, budget, and quality targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, contractors, and clients, maintaining transparent and effective communication.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement project strategies, aligning them with organisational goals and industry best practices.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability across all project phases.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans to address challenges proactively.
• 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, 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, chartered status or certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are advantageous.

Additional information

The role is a full-time position, and your base salary will be commensurate with experience but is expected to be highly competitive due to the responsibilities and expertise required for leading a high-value data centre construction project.

This role offers a blend of on-site presence in Farnborough and office-based work near Gatwick. Candidates should be comfortable with regular travel between these locations to support effective project delivery and team collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Keysource, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing [emailprotected] . Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we’re here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

Sounds like a great opportunity? Want to find out more and apply?

Interested candidates are invited to apply via LinkedIn detailing their relevant experience, skills and qualifications. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview to further discuss their suitability for the role.