Project Director – £1bn Data Centre New Build | North London
Salter Grange is currently looking to recruit a Project Director to lead delivery of a c. £1 billion new-build data centre campus in North London for a well known and high performing consultancy.
The Role
You'll take overall project leadership from early-stage development through to practical completion and handover, owning programme, cost, quality and risk across the full delivery lifecycle.
Key responsibilities:
- Full accountability for project delivery from inception through to completion
- Leading design development, procurement and construction strategy for a hyperscale/mission-critical facility
- Managing multi-disciplinary teams including architects, engineers, main contractor(s) and specialist MEP/critical systems contractors
- Client and stakeholder management at senior level, including reporting into investor/developer boards
- Programme, commercial and risk oversight on a project of significant scale and complexity
- Ensuring compliance with data centre-specific technical, safety and commissioning standards
About You
- Demonstrable experience delivering a data centre project from early stages (groundworks and enabling) through to completion
- A contracting background is required (main contractor delivery experience), though candidates who have since moved into consultancy/client-side project management are welcome to apply
- Track record leading projects at scale, ideally £500m+, within data centre, mission-critical or complex technical building environments
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating at board/investor level
What next
If you are interested in this position, please apply now with your most up to date CV.
Project Director in Watford employer: Salter Grange
Salter Grange is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration in the fast-paced Data Centre sector. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to safety and quality, team members are empowered to lead significant projects across Europe while enjoying competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your expertise and fosters a culture of excellence.
