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Project Director - Data Centre Construction
West London
I am supporting a well-funded, global data centre developer and operator in appointing an experienced Project Director for a major development in West London. The successful candidate will take senior responsibility for the delivery of large-scale data centre construction works. This is a key leadership position requiring a proven ability to deliver complex, high-value projects safely, on programme, and within budget. This is an opportunity to lead a major hyperscale data centre development for a financially secure and rapidly scaling international organisation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a major data centre construction project.
- Take responsibility for programme, budget, scope, safety, quality, and overall project performance.
- Lead and develop a team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
- Manage the general contractor and wider delivery partners.
- Coordinate with development, design, engineering, commercial, procurement, and operations teams.
- Act as a senior point of contact for customers and key stakeholders.
- Identify and manage project risks, delays, and commercial issues.
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Requirements
- Approximately 15+ years of relevant project delivery experience.
- Significant experience leading large and complex construction projects.
- Demonstrable hyperscale data centre or comparable mission-critical delivery experience.
- A strong record of delivering projects on programme and within budget.
- Experience managing general contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Strong customer-facing and senior stakeholder-management skills.
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