Overview

Job Title: Director of Data Centre Construction

Location: London, UK

Our client is a global leader in digital infrastructure, operating one of the world's most extensive networks of interconnected data centres. They are expanding across the UK and Europe, delivering resilient, secure, and sustainable facilities to support cloud, AI, and enterprise ecosystems. The client focuses on hyperscale growth and xScale developments, partnering with large cloud and technology companies. They are committed to sustainability, including ambitious targets for 100% renewable energy and net-zero operations, and have a track record of innovation in energy efficiency, modular construction, and heat reuse initiatives.

We are assisting in recruiting a Director of Data Centre Construction to lead the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead end-to-end construction delivery for complex data centre projects, overseeing design and planning, procurement and EPC management, commissioning, and handover. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for delivering projects on time, on budget, and to world-class technical standards while driving sustainability and modular construction innovations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement the construction delivery strategy for hyperscale and colocation data centres across multiple regions.
  • Provide executive oversight of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and client requirements.
  • Build and manage high-performing construction and project delivery teams.
• Project Delivery & EPC Management
  • Lead and oversee contractors, EPC partners, and specialist subcontractors (MEP, civil, structural).
  • Ensure adherence to Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ISO, and health & safety regulations.
  • Manage cost planning, scheduling, and risk management for projects ranging from tens to hundreds of MW IT load.
  • Monitor progress through KPIs and ensure quality, safety, and compliance across all projects.
• Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Act as the senior interface with hyperscale clients, investors, regulators, and supply chain partners.
  • Negotiate and manage key supplier/vendor agreements.
  • Provide clear reporting and executive updates to C-suite and stakeholders.
  • Drive adoption of modular, prefabricated, and offsite construction methods to accelerate delivery.
  • Champion sustainability initiatives (net-zero, embodied carbon reduction, renewable integration).
  • Support ESG reporting and regulatory compliance across construction projects.

Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale construction project delivery, with at least 5+ years in data centres, hyperscale, or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven track record managing EPC contractors and multi-million-pound projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, structural engineering, modular builds, and commissioning.
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different geographies.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP).
• Experience working with hyperscale cloud providers and colocation operators.
• Deep knowledge of Tier III / Tier IV design & operational standards.

Seniority & Employment

• Director (Senior-level)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Electric Power Generation

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