Job Description
Project Director – London
* Market leading construction company
* Excellent package & career development prospects
* Prestigious Data Centre project
Oradeo recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Director to work with a market leading international construction company to be based in London working initially on a large, confidential, highly sought after Data Centre. The successful Project Director will have the opportunity to work on a multitude of exciting and large project within a number of sectors including data centre, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, healthcare etc.
As a Project Director, you will be tasked with leading the delivery of major data center projects in the London region. This is a senior-level position that requires deep expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
The ideal candidate will have a proven background in data center construction and operations, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive projects to completion on time and within budget.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Develop and lead the delivery of full-lifecycle project plans, budgets, and schedules for new builds, expansions, and upgrade projects.
* Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to align on deliverables and execution strategies.
* Monitor project progress and implement proactive risk mitigation to ensure successful delivery.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and vendors.
* Lead regular coordination and progress meetings to ensure transparency and stakeholder alignment.
* Communicate key project updates, risks, and milestones effectively to all parties.
* Ensure all aspects of project design and delivery meet required technical specifications, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
* Oversee procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of data center systems (power, cooling, networking).
* Ensure smooth handover to operations with full documentation and sign-off.
* Identify and manage project risks and issues, ensuring all activities are compliant with health, safety, and quality standards.
* Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with relevant certifications and regulatory requirements (Uptime Institute, ISO, etc.).
* Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and resource allocation.
* Lead contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors, ensuring value for money and performance accountability.
* Maintain comprehensive project records, including financial reports, schedules, risk registers, and meeting documentation.
* Provide clear, concise reporting to senior leadership and clients on project status, challenges, and next steps.
Necessary Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
* 10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale data center construction or infrastructure projects, ideally with a main contractor.
* Strong understanding of construction industry regulations and compliance standards, including Uptime Institute, ISO, and LEED.
* Familiarity with data center fit-out is highly advantageous.
* Excellent ability to analyse, interpret, and manage complex contractual documents and project scopes.
* Proficient in project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA, Primavera, Asta Power Project, SharePoint, and Confluence.
* Highly developed analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
* Superior verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
* Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to lead in dynamic and fast-paced project environments.
For more information about this role or others, contact Eoghan Donohoe at Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 1 687 7188/ +353 87 720 9723 or apply in confidence.
About Oradeo– Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the construction & engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, UK and Europe for professional recruitment services and the provision of managed labour in Construction & Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, Mechanical & Electrical, Warehousing and Logistics and Industry
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