Project Director

Project Director | Hyperscale Data Centres | Freelance

Overview

We are partnering with a global leader in mission-critical construction to support the delivery of multiple hyperscale data centre projects across Germany. Due to continued growth and a significant project pipeline, we are looking to appoint three experienced Project Directors to lead major work packages ranging from construction through to commissioning and client handover.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Europe's most prestigious data centre programmes, taking ownership of projects valued in excess of €100m while working alongside some of the industry's most experienced delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the successful delivery of hyperscale data centre projects.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from pre-construction and execution through commissioning, testing, and final handover.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across construction, engineering, commercial, planning, commissioning, and HSE functions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Take accountability for project delivery against programme milestones, budget targets, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Drive project performance through effective risk management, resource planning, change control, and problem resolution.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with company standards, local regulations, and industry-leading health and safety procedures.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership, highlighting progress, key risks, commercial performance, and strategic objectives.
• Support the growth and development of project teams, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture across the project.

Requirements:

• Proven experience operating as a Project Director, Project Lead, or Senior Project Manager on major construction projects.
• Strong background delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, industrial, or other complex infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects valued at €100m+ and overseeing large multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, project controls, commercial management, and commissioning processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage confidently at board, client, and contractor level.
• A track record of successfully delivering projects in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Fluent English is essential; additional European languages would be advantageous.

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please send your CV to jenson.moore@g2recruitment.com