Project Director – London

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. 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 Tagged as: project director jobs, project director london

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