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Construction Project Director

Job Description

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Construction Director – Hyperscale Data Centre Programme

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South East UK | Senior Leadership | Global Consultancy | £1.5bn+ Projects

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A leading global consultancy is looking to appoint an exceptional Construction Director to lead delivery of a landmark hyperscale data centre programme in the South East.

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This is a senior-level opportunity for an established construction leader who wants to work at the highest level of the industry, partnering with a globally recognised, blue-chip client on a major programme of strategic importance.

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With a significant pipeline of future projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working alongside some of the most respected organisations and professionals in the sector.

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The Role

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You will take overall responsibility for construction delivery from pre-construction through to commissioning, providing strategic leadership across multidisciplinary teams and Tier 1 delivery partners.

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You will be the senior client interface, trusted to drive performance across programme, cost, quality, safety and risk while maintaining the highest standards of delivery.

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This is a highly visible role, requiring the confidence and credibility to operate at executive and board level and influence key decisions throughout the programme lifecycle.

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The Profile

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  • 15+ years’ construction management experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility
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  • Proven delivery of major £100m+ construction projects
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  • Strong hyperscale or large-scale data centre experience
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  • Extensive experience leading and managing Tier 1 contractors
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  • Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capability
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  • Strong commercial, programme, risk and delivery expertise
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  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior clients and project stakeholders
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The Opportunity

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  • Lead a flagship hyperscale data centre programme for a globally recognised client
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  • Take a pivotal leadership position on a high-value, technically complex development
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  • Work with a premium consultancy and some of the industry’s leading organisations
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  • Join a business with a strong long-term pipeline of major projects
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  • Have genuine influence over delivery strategy, performance and client relationships
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  • Build your profile on a programme that will be highly regarded across the construction and data centre sectors
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The Next Move

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If you are an experienced Construction Director, Project Director or Senior Project Manager looking for a genuinely high-profile opportunity with a world-class client, this is a role that deserves your attention.

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  • For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch.
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Construction Project Director

Greater Manchester, UK
Full time

Published on 09/19/2026

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