Project Director Eemshaven, Netherlands

Construction; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange is recruiting an experienced Project Director for a major data centre construction project in Eemshaven, Netherlands. The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver safely, on time and within budget on a technically complex project for an international contractor.

You will work closely with the client and senior operations leadership to ensure programme delivery, quality and safety excellence across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience delivering large-scale construction projects with a Main Contractor or General Contractor.
• Proven leadership and senior stakeholder management experience.
• Strong understanding of programme delivery and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a major data centre construction project.
• Manage and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary project team.
• Ensure delivery safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with client and key stakeholders.
• Chair project, client and progress meetings and drive EHS culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Team leadership

Programme delivery

Education

Engineering degree or trade qualification

Job description

Salter Grange is recruiting an experienced Project Director for a major data centre construction project in Eemshaven, Netherlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Project Director to lead the delivery of a large-scale, technically complex project for a leading international construction contractor.

As Project Director, you will take overall responsibility for the safe, timely and commercially successful delivery of the project. You will lead a multidisciplinary project team and work closely with the client and senior operational leadership to ensure the project is delivered on programme, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Project Director Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a major data centre construction project.
• Manage and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary project team.
• Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Chair key project, client and progress meetings.
• Drive a strong EHS and Quality culture across the project.
• Oversee project planning, progress, reporting and programme delivery.
• Work closely with engineering, commercial, design and construction teams.
• Manage subcontractor performance and coordinate project activities.
• Identify risks and opportunities and implement strategies to maintain successful project delivery.
• Set clear expectations and monitor performance against agreed KPIs.

Project Director Key Requirements

• Engineering Degree or recognised trade qualification.
• 7+ years' experience delivering large-scale construction projects with a Main Contractor or General Contractor.
• Proven experience as a Project Director, Senior Project Manager or similar senior leadership role.
• Strong experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Previous data centre or mission-critical construction experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership, client management and communication skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of programme delivery.
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Director to lead a major project within the rapidly growing European data centre market.