About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative Director-level candidate to lead the delivery of data centre design and engineering projects across Europe. This is a leadership role within a specialist data centre team that works on both Hyperscale and Colocation projects, partnering with clients across the continent.
You will be the primary point of contact for a key client, overseeing the technical delivery, commercial governance, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
This position offers the opportunity to influence and shape the future of data centre delivery within a global infrastructure and engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a portfolio of data centre design projects from a delivery, technical, and commercial standpoint.
* Act as client interface at a senior/director level, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and strategic alignment.
* Manage commercial performance, internal governance, and compliance with company processes.
* Coordinate project delivery across internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring integration across AEC, MEP, Civil, and Structural disciplines.
* Drive technical excellence, consistency, and quality across all stages of the project lifecycle.
* Chair internal and external strategic meetings, and report key project metrics to senior leadership.
* Oversee resource allocation, risk management, and issue resolution throughout project execution.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent with a deep technical background in the data centre sector.
* Strong experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary design teams across architecture and engineering disciplines.
* Proven track record of client engagement at senior levels, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Commercially astute, with experience managing risk, compliance, and profitability.
* Willing to travel across the UK, Ireland, and Europe as required for project and client engagement.
* Experience working in fast-paced project environments with global collaboration and digital workflows.
Key Requirements
* In-depth understanding of building systems, regulations, and construction methods.
* Comfortable using tools such as Revit, Microsoft Office, and collaborative project platforms.
* Valid UK/EU driving license.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects concurrently.
What’s on Offer
* A chance to lead high-impact, high-profile data centre projects across Europe.
* Strategic role in a globally recognized infrastructure consulting environment.
* Competitive compensation and benefits package.
* Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
* Opportunity to work with multidisciplinary global teams and contribute to cutting-edge digital infrastructure delivery.