Project Director – Data Centre Construction

Keysource Group; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data centre innovations seeks a Project Director to oversee a major construction project. This full-time role demands excellence in project management, communication, and leadership. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in data centre operations and a strong educational background in relevant fields.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of data centre construction project.
• Liaise between internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Develop and implement project strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Advanced degree in construction, engineering, or project management

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

Why Join Us?

Keysource is a global leader in delivering innovative and sustainable data center 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.

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

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter, stipulating how you meet this criteria [e-mail] complete the form below.

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