Project Director - Commercial Management in London

Location: West London

Salary: £140,000–£150,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting a leading specialist construction business with the appointment of a Project Director to take overall responsibility for the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project in West London. This is a senior leadership position for an experienced construction professional who can operate across construction, MEP, engineering, commercial, programme and client management, while leading a multidisciplinary project team through to successful completion. The business has an established track record delivering complex projects across the data centre, defence and energy sectors, with expertise spanning design & build, civils, MEP, fit-out, energy centres and specialist mission-critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Director or senior Project Manager looking to take ownership of a major data centre project with significant long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the wider project team and establishing clear delivery objectives.
• Managing the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain.
• Coordinating construction, MEP, design and specialist disciplines.
• Driving the programme and delivery against key milestones.
• Overseeing procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Managing project risk and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with the commercial/QS function on cost, value, forecasting and project margin.
• Managing contractual obligations and project documentation.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety.
• Leading project reporting, governance and senior stakeholder updates.
• Developing and mentoring members of the project team.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting repeat business.
• Ensuring effective project controls and reporting throughout the delivery lifecycle.

About You

We're looking for a senior construction professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, technically demanding projects, ideally within the data centre or wider mission-critical sector. You should have:

• Proven Tier 1 contractor experience delivering projects valued at £50m+.
• A strong engineering/MEP background and detailed understanding of MEP delivery.
• Experience delivering data centres, mission-critical or similarly complex technical projects.
• A clear career progression through engineering, construction and/or project management.
• Experience taking overall responsibility for project delivery, rather than solely managing an individual package.
• Strong design & build and construction delivery experience.
• Proven responsibility for programme, procurement, risk, quality and commercial performance.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience with cost/value reporting, forecasting and commercial risk.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of H&S and environmental requirements.
• Excellent planning and project controls capability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Building Services or a related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS.
• Strong RAMS experience.
• CIOB, RICS, ICE or equivalent professional membership advantageous.
• PMP, APM or equivalent advantageous.

Package

• £140,000–£150,000 basic
• Car allowance where applicable
• Competitive pension
• BUPA healthcare and cash plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme

If you're a Project Director, Senior Project Manager or senior construction leader with major data centre or mission-critical delivery experience and are interested in a confidential discussion, please get in touch. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.