We’re seeking a Business Unit Director to lead high-profile client relationships and deliver exceptional programmes across the UK, Ireland, and wider EMEA.

This is a rare chance to operate at the top of the data centre sector, managing a pipeline of over £200m and influencing some of the most ambitious capital projects in the industry.

What’s on Offer

• Influence at scale – guide complex programmes and drive strategy with hyperscale clients.
• Accelerate growth – transform opportunities into delivery, building a robust pipeline of work.
• Lead from the front – inspire multidisciplinary teams and mentor the next generation of leaders.
• Shape the industry – represent the business at key forums and contribute to sector-wide innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior lead for client relationships in Ireland, with wider oversight across the UK and EMEA.
• Develop and execute account strategies to strengthen partnerships and unlock future opportunities.
• Oversee the delivery of major projects, ensuring outcomes meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and risk management.
• Support business development activity through bids, sales, and market engagement.
• Provide strategic insight into industry trends to guide investment and growth plans.
• Lead, support, and mentor project managers and consultants to ensure consistently high performance.
• Play a central role in tendering processes, shaping winning approaches.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and maintain a strong presence with stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for an accomplished leader with the presence and experience to make an immediate impact.

• 15+ years’ experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, data centres, or mission-critical programmes.
• Demonstrated success in managing senior client relationships and driving commercial outcomes.
• International experience working in high-pressure, fast-moving environments.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with the skill to balance delivery, sales, and operational leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Degree-qualified in a built environment discipline (or equivalent).
• Professional memberships (e.g., RICS, APM) or equivalent experience.

Why This Role?

This is not just another operations post, it’s a senior leadership opportunity in a sector that’s expanding at extraordinary pace. You’ll have the chance to influence major programmes, grow high-value accounts, and be at the forefront of shaping the data centre industry across EMEA.