We’re working with a market leading Contractor who are seeking a Project Lead / Project Director to join their team on the delivery of a Hyperscale Data Centre project in the UK.
A great opportunity to work for a market leading contractor with a fantastic reputation in the market who are experts in the delivery of DC projects. They have an excellent project pipeline with a fantastic training budget and progression plan allowing you the tools to truly advance your career.
Responsibilities
- Manage overall project cost, schedule, and budgets.
- Manage Sub Contractors and other directly contracted vendors and consultants.
- Analyse, track and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
- Review construction proposals and related pricing & scopes
- Run and lead client & other required meetings.
- Monitor & identify factors that influence construction costs to create report on this data.
- Knowledge and experience with all methods of construction procurement and long lead equipment.
- Review, validate and audit cost estimates prepared by sub-contractors and others within a client’s organization.
- Support engineering decisions relating to the project cost and budget while design-build changes take place during construction.
- Track and ensure equipment is available as per the project schedule.
- Coordinate and oversee scheduling consultant reviews on the project.
- Review and approve final invoices, payment applications, retention payments.
- Oversee and manage the transfer of the construction to the client including all close out documentation and warranties.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of previous experience in a similar role, within a contracting environment is essential.
- Data Centre experience is advantageous.
- Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Word & Excel is required.
Project Director in London employer: Clear.
Join a dynamic and innovative Data Centre developer that prioritises employee growth and offers a competitive salary package. With a strong focus on collaboration and strategic influence, this role provides the opportunity to shape the future of scalable, AI-ready infrastructure across Europe. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values autonomy and encourages professional development, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a high-growth environment.
