Director of Construction

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Director to lead the successful delivery of major data centre construction projects across London and the South East. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex, high-value projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards

.This opportunity is ideal for a commercially astute construction leader with extensive experience delivering mission-critical facilities and managing multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments

.Key Responsibiliti

• esLead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale data centre construction project
• s.Provide strategic leadership to project teams, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives are achieve
• d.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholder
• s.Drive project performance through effective planning, risk management, and commercial oversigh
• t.Oversee procurement strategies, contract administration, and financial reportin
• g.Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standard
• s.Mentor and develop Project Managers and wider delivery team
• s.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellenc

e.About

YouThe successful candidate will ha

• ve:Proven experience as a Construction Director or Project Director delivering major data centre or mission-critical construction projec
• ts.Strong understanding of MEP services and complex building syste
• ms.Experience managing projects valued at £100
• m+.Excellent commercial awareness with strong contract management skil
• ls.Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholde
• rs.Outstanding communication, negotiation, and leadership skil
• ls.Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experienc
• e).Professional membership (MCIOB, RICS, CEng or similar) is desirab

le.What’s on O

• fferOpportunity to lead landmark data centre developments across Lon
• don.Competitive salary and performance-related bo
• nus.Car allowance and comprehensive benefits pack
• age.Clear career progression within a growing busin
• ess.Collaborative and high-performing working environm
• ent.Exposure to some of the UK’s most technically challenging construction proje

cts….