Project Director in Waltham

We are working with a leading main contractor that is looking to appoint an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major data centre project in the London area. This is a senior leadership position with overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a complex, high-value mission-critical project. The successful candidate will have a proven track record delivering large-scale data centre projects, ideally from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. You will take overall ownership of project performance, working closely with the client, consultants, supply chain and internal leadership team to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards and within budget. Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the project lifecycle.
• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a major data centre project.
• Lead and develop the project management, commercial, design and construction teams.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
• Drive programme performance, ensuring critical milestones are achieved.
• Oversee project commercial performance, cost control and financial reporting.
• Manage design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate MEP, CSA and specialist systems to ensure seamless project integration.
• Identify and manage project risks, opportunities and change.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Lead the management of subcontractors, consultants and the wider supply chain.
• Chair senior project meetings and provide clear reporting to the company's leadership team.
• Drive a collaborative project culture focused on delivery, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Represent the business professionally with clients and external stakeholders. About You We are looking for an established Project Director / Senior Project Director with significant experience delivering complex construction projects within the data centre or mission-critical sector. You will ideally have: 1. Extensive experience working for a main contractor. 2. A strong track record of delivering large-scale data ce...