Project Director - Data Centre - Blyth, North...

Project Director

Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of the world's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an exceptional Project Director to lead the delivery of one of Europe's largest and most ambitious digital infrastructure programmes—a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England.
This flagship development will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the most significant construction projects currently underway in Europe. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the safe, commercial and operational delivery of a major phase of the programme, leading large multidisciplinary teams across construction, engineering and commercial functions.
Working closely with executive leadership, the client, consultants and key stakeholders, you will drive programme performance, ensure world-class project execution and oversee the successful delivery of multiple concurrent data centre facilities from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities
•    Provide overall leadership for the successful delivery of a major hyperscale data centre project 
•    Lead multidisciplinary project teams across construction, commercial, engineering and planning functions 
•    Develop and implement project delivery strategies to achieve programme, quality and commercial objectives 
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders 
•    Drive programme performance and implement recovery strategies where required 
•    Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across all site activities 
•    Oversee project budgets, forecasting, risk management and commercial performance 
•    Lead project governance, reporting and executive-level progress reviews 
•    Manage complex technical interfaces across CSA, MEP, commissioning and client equipment installation 
•    Support procurement strategies and subcontractor performance management 
•    Provide leadership through commissioning, practical completion and final project handover 
•    Mentor and develop senior project management teams while fostering a high-performance culture 

Requirements
•    Proven experience as a Project Director, Project Executive or Senior Project Manager delivering major construction projects 
•    Strong background leading hyperscale data centre, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or other large-scale industrial developments 
•    Experience delivering projects valued in excess of £500m 
•    Demonstrable success managing large multidisciplinary teams within complex live project environments 
•    Excellent commercial awareness with strong experience managing NEC, JCT or equivalent construction contracts 
•    Strong understanding of CSA, MEP and commissioning interfaces 
•    Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills 
•    Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline 
•    Ability to lead high-performing teams within fast-paced, technically demanding environments 

Package
Highly competitive executive salary + comprehensive package 
Executive bonus scheme / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance 
Relocation or rotational support (where applicable) 
Long-term career opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments 

Opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering a landmark £10bn, 10-year digital infrastructure programme 
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant construction projects and help shape the future of Europe's digital infrastructure. If you have a proven track record delivering complex, high-value projects and are ready to take on a career-defining challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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