At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the construction of cutting-edge data centres across EMEA and build high-performing teams.
- Company: Join a leading global data centre developer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of data centres.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and organisational growth.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of data centre construction.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in large-scale data centre projects and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 £ per year.
Vice President, Construction (Data Centres) Role Overview We are supporting a leading global data centre developer in the appointment of a Vice President, Construction to lead the delivery of a growing hyperscale portfolio across EMEA.
This executive leadership role is responsible for defining construction strategy, building high-performing delivery teams, and ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with executive leadership, the VP of Construction will oversee regional construction operations, drive contractor performance, establish delivery standards, and support the continued growth of the platform.
Key Responsibilities Lead the construction strategy and delivery of multiple hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA.
Build, mentor, and lead regional Construction Directors, Project Directors, and Construction Managers.
Oversee programme, budget, quality, safety, commercial performance, and project risk across the portfolio.
Develop strong relationships with General Contractors, consultants, customers, and executive stakeholders.
Drive consistency in project delivery, governance, reporting, and construction best practices.
Support contractor selection, procurement strategy, and commercial negotiations.
Partner with Development, Design, Engineering, Commissioning, and Operations to ensure successful project execution.
Provide regular portfolio updates, forecasting, and strategic reporting to executive leadership.
Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and organisational growth across the construction function.
Requirements 15+ years' experience delivering large-scale hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects, ideally working client-side for a data centre owner, developer, operator, or hyperscaler.
Proven experience leading regional construction teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.
Strong track record managing General Contractors, consultants, and executive stakeholders.
Extensive experience delivering projects from pre-construction through commissioning and operational handover.
Strong commercial, contractual, programme, and leadership capabilities.
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
Vice President of Construction (Data Centres) employer: Metric DCX
At Metric DCX, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the rapidly evolving data centre sector across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise will shape the future of hyperscale data centres.
