An established consultancy operating exclusively in the mission-critical data centre sector is seeking an experienced Operations Director to drive performance, consistency, and delivery excellence across its growing European portfolio.
A industry leader delivering project, commercial, and construction management services on major hyperscale and colocation programmes, the business has built a reputation for high-quality delivery, strong client relationships, and repeat business across complex, large-scale developments.
This role sits at the centre of the European operation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest standards expected within live, high-value construction environments.
The Role
You will lead operations across multiple live data centre construction projects throughout Europe, ensuring consistent delivery standards across all phases — from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a strong understanding of construction delivery, sequencing, and the realities of building in mission-critical environments.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing operational leadership across multiple data centre construction projects, ensuring safe and efficient site delivery
* Driving programme certainty, construction sequencing, and coordination across MEP, CSA, and commissioning teams
* Managing resource planning and workforce allocation across multiple countries and live projects
* Supporting project mobilisation, ensuring teams, processes, and supply chains are set up for successful delivery
* Overseeing construction performance, identifying risks to programme, cost, and quality, and implementing mitigation strategies
* Working closely with Project Directors and Construction Managers to maintain delivery standards across all sites
* Strengthening relationships with key clients, contractors, and supply chain partners
* Driving consistency in construction methodologies, standards, and reporting across the European portfolio
* Supporting commercial awareness across projects, ensuring alignment between delivery and financial performance
* Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring HSE compliance across all projects.
The Profile
This role requires a senior leader with a strong construction background who understands how to deliver complex, high-value projects in fast-paced environments.
* Proven experience in an Operations Director / Regional Director / Construction Director role
* A strong background in construction delivery, ideally within data centres or mission-critical environments
* Experience managing multiple projects or programmes across different locations
* A solid understanding of MEP and CSA construction, sequencing, and commissioning integration
* Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients, or on large-scale infrastructure projects
* Strong leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
* The ability to operate at both strategic and delivery level
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills