Project Director

Nadson Consulting Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist data centre consultancy in the Netherlands is looking for an accomplished Project Director to lead a major hyperscale data centre project in Amsterdam. This role involves overseeing a project valued over €900m from pre-construction to handover, ensuring successful and efficient delivery. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing large-scale construction projects, particularly in data centres, alongside strong leadership and commercial acumen. Competitive salary offerings are available.

Qualifications

• Experience at Project Director / Senior Project Manager level on large construction projects.
• Strong background in data centres and mission-critical environments.
• Ability to lead diverse teams across construction, engineering and commercial disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the safe and successful delivery of the project.
• Lead the project from pre-construction through to commissioning.
• Define and implement project execution strategy including programme and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related discipline

Professional membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS or equivalent)

Recognised Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent)

Tools

BIM

Digital construction tools

Job description

Role

Project Director – Hyperscale Data Centre (Netherlands)

Location - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary - €140,000 - €170,000 (can also pay through a £ and UK Contract if preferred)

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director to join a specialist Data Centre delivery team in the Netherlands, taking responsibility for the leadership and delivery of a major hyperscale data centre campus in Amsterdam, with a project value in excess of €900m. Reporting to the Regional Director / Business Unit Managing Director, the Project Director will hold overall accountability for the commercial, operational and strategic performance of this flagship project. The role spans early-stage involvement through construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with demanding technical and commercial requirements.

Project Context

The development is a large-scale, multi-building data centre campus delivering approximately 80MW of total capacity. The scheme comprises three high-rise technical buildings, with the substation built and operational, the delivery of the data halls begins early 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the safe, timely and commercially successful delivery of the project
• Lead the project from pre-construction and mobilisation through to commissioning and handover
• Define and implement the project execution strategy, including programme, logistics, resourcing and risk management
• Establish and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary project team, embedding a culture of safety, quality and accountability
• Manage the contractor’s business interests on the project, ensuring cost certainty, value optimisation and risk mitigation
• Act as the senior interface with the client, funders, consultants, utilities and statutory authorities
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, environmental, regulatory and governance standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide clear governance, reporting and performance monitoring to senior business leadership
• Support commercial teams in contract administration, negotiations, change management and claims resolution
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement across the project
• Promote positive industrial relations, workforce wellbeing and inclusive leadership on site

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience operating at Project Director / Senior Project Manager level on large-scale, complex construction projects
• Strong background in data centres, mission-critical, or technically demanding environments
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams across construction, engineering and commercial disciplines
• Highly developed commercial and contractual acumen, with experience managing major project budgets and risk profiles
• Confident senior stakeholder manager, capable of operating in investor- and client-facing environments
• Strong understanding of European construction practices and regulatory frameworks advantageous
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance operational detail and high-level leadership

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline
• Professional membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS or equivalent)
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Experience delivering projects with strong sustainability and energy efficiency targets
• Familiarity with EU labour, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Exposure to digital construction tools, BIM and modern delivery methodologies