Job Description:

Project Director Opportunity - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Hyperscale Data Centre

MK Search are working with a Tier 1 main contractor to appoint a Project Director for a major hyperscale data centre development in Hertfordshire.

This is an opportunity to join a leading contractor with a strong presence in the data centre sector, offering long-term UK work, an excellent remuneration package and clear progression paths outlined from the outset.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for project delivery, providing leadership across the construction team and maintaining strong relationships with the client and supply chain. A civils background is preferred, alongside experience delivering hyperscale data centres.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a major hyperscale data centre, overseeing programme, quality, safety and commercial performance.

• Direct multidisciplinary project teams across civils, structural, architectural and MEP packages.

• Act as the senior point of contact for the client, consultants and key delivery partners.

• Work closely with commercial and planning teams to manage budgets, milestones and project risks.

• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist suppliers to maintain progress and resolve delivery challenges.

• Establish clear objectives and accountability across the project leadership team.

• Oversee delivery through to commissioning, completion and handover.

Experience and background:

• Proven experience as a Project Director or senior project leader on major construction developments.

• Experience delivering hyperscale data centres is strongly preferred.

• Ideally a civil engineering or civils construction background.

• Experience working for a main contractor and managing complex, multidisciplinary projects.

• Strong client management, commercial awareness and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage large delivery teams and demanding construction programmes.

What’s on offer:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.

• Long-term work in the UK with an established Tier 1 main contractor.

• A senior leadership role on a major hyperscale data centre development.

• Clear progression opportunities and career objectives outlined from the beginning.

• The opportunity to build a long-term career with a contractor that has a strong presence in the data centre sector.

To find out more, apply with your CV or contact MK Search for a confidential discussion.