Hyperscale Data Center Construction Director

CloudHQ, LLC; United States; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ is seeking a Technical Director, Construction to lead technical execution of data center developments across EMEA from pre-construction through commissioning and handover. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring design integrity, constructability, safety, and compliance with BoD and regional codes.

You will oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors, and drive commissioning readiness, handover to operations, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in data center construction.
• Owner/developer/EPC technical leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of hyperscale data center design and construction.
• Excellent English communication; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner’s technical authority during construction.
• Lead reviews of designs, drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Drive constructability input, sequencing, and interface management.
• Ensure QA/QC, safety, and commissioning readiness across projects.

Skills

Data center experience

Owner leadership

Hyperscale design

EMEA codes

Multi-site leadership

Influence without authority

English fluent

Other European languages

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

Professional certifications (CEng, PMP, MRICS, LEED AP)

Job description

CloudHQ is seeking a Technical Director, Construction to lead technical execution of data center developments across EMEA from pre-construction through commissioning and handover. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring design integrity, constructability, safety, and compliance with BoD and regional codes.

You will oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors, and drive commissioning readiness, handover to operations, and