Project Director – Data Centre Construction
Location: Germany
Sector: Data Centre Construction
Project Value: Large-scale / hyperscale programme
Insight Recruitment are partnered with a leading client delivering a major data centre construction programme and are seeking an experienced Project Director to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a flagship project.
This is a senior leadership role, overseeing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, on a complex, fast-paced, and highly technical data centre build.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the data centre project
* Take full responsibility for programme, cost, quality, safety, and risk
* Lead and coordinate multiple workstreams including construction, MEP, commissioning, and client stakeholders
* Manage senior project teams, contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners
* Act as the primary interface with the client, end user, and key external stakeholders
* Drive performance against programme milestones and commercial targetsEnsure best-in-class health, safety, and compliance standards are maintained
* Support wider business objectives and future pipeline where required
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Project Director / Programme Director / Senior Project Lead on large, complex construction projects
* Strong data centre experience is highly desirable (hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical environments)
* Excellent understanding of MEP-led construction and commissioning processes
* Demonstrable experience managing large project teams and multi-million-pound budgets
* Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Willingness to be site-based as required
* GERMAN SPEAKERS ARE HIGHLY DESIRABLE
What’s On Offer:
* Opportunity to lead a landmark data centre project
* Competitive salary and executive-level package
* Long-term project security with future project pipeline
* High-profile role within a growing and respected organisation
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