Project Director
- Posted 29 May 2026
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Engineering and Renewables
Job description
Project Director – Mission Critical / Data Centre Projects – Europe
A leading European specialist contractor within the roofing, cladding & façade sector is looking to appoint an experienced Project Director to oversee delivery of major mission critical and data centre projects across Europe.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for managing multiple large-scale projects, leading construction teams, driving commercial performance and maintaining strong client relationships across complex live environments.
The business delivers high-profile projects across sectors including digital infrastructure, commercial, pharmaceutical and industrial construction, with a growing footprint across the European data centre market.
Key Responsibilities
Lead project delivery teams across multiple live projects
Oversee programme, construction, commercial and operational performance
Maintain senior-level client and stakeholder relationships
Drive project profitability, quality and HSE standards
Support strategic planning, resource allocation and project mobilisation
Manage European project logistics, labour planning and site operations
Provide leadership across construction and delivery teams
Report into senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
Requirements
15+ years’ experience within construction/project delivery leadership
Strong background within:
Roofing
Cladding
Façade
Building envelope
Proven experience delivering medium-large scale projects
Strong commercial awareness and operational leadership capability
Experience operating across UK and/or European projects
Client-facing with strong stakeholder management skills
Fluent English required
UK / Ireland based
Package
Competitive Salary
Bonus
Healthcare
Pension
Full mobilisation/travel support
Flexible travel model across Europe
Project Exposure
Major mission critical & data centre developments across Europe
Long-term pipeline of complex projects
High-autonomy leadership environment
Senior strategic role with progression opportunities
