Spencer Ogden
Project Director - Data Centre
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Project Director – Data Centre Construction
Location: West London
Salary: £140,000–£150,000 + benefits
The Opportunity
We are currently supporting a leading specialist construction business with the appointment of a Project Director to take overall responsibility for the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project in West London.
This is a senior leadership position for an experienced construction professional who can operate across construction, MEP, engineering, commercial, programme and client management, while leading a multidisciplinary project team through to successful completion.
The business has an established track record delivering complex projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors, with expertise spanning design & build, civils, MEP, fit-out, energy centres and specialist mission-critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Director or senior Project Manager looking to take ownership of a major data centre project with significant long-term growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the wider project team and establishing clear delivery objectives.
- Managing the client, consultants, subcontractors, and wider supply chain.
- Coordinating construction, MEP, design, and specialist disciplines.
- Driving the programme and delivery against key milestones.
- Overseeing procurement and supply chain strategy.
- Managing project risk and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Working closely with the commercial/QS function on cost, value, forecasting, and project margin.
- Managing contractual obligations and project documentation.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, health, and safety.
- Leading project reporting, governance, and senior stakeholder updates.
- Developing and mentoring members of the project team.
- Building strong client relationships and supporting repeat business.
- Ensuring effective project controls and reporting throughout the delivery lifecycle.
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About You
We're looking for a senior construction professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, technically demanding projects, ideally within the data centre or wider mission-critical sector.
You should have:
- Proven Tier 1 contractor experience delivering projects valued at £50m+.
- A strong engineering/MEP background and detailed understanding of MEP delivery.
- Experience delivering data centres, mission-critical, or similarly complex technical projects.
- A clear career progression through engineering, construction, and/or project management.
- Experience taking overall responsibility for project delivery, rather than solely managing an individual package.
- Strong design & build and construction delivery experience.
- Proven responsibility for programme, procurement, risk, quality, and commercial performance.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
- Experience with cost/value reporting, forecasting, and commercial risk.
- Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental requirements.
- Excellent planning and project controls capability.
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Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Building Services, or a related discipline.
- SMSTS.
- CSCS.
- Strong RAMS experience.
- CIOB, RICS, ICE, or equivalent professional membership advantageous.
- PMP, APM, or equivalent advantageous.
Package
- £140,000–£150,000 basic
- Car allowance where applicable
- Competitive pension
- BUPA healthcare and cash plan
- Electric vehicle scheme
- 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
If you're a Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or senior construction leader with major data centre or mission-critical delivery experience and are interested in a confidential discussion, please get in touch. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.
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