Project Director (Mechanical) - Data Centre Project

Reporting to the Executive Director of Data Centres, this role is on a 27MW hyperscale data centre approximately 25 minutes from Frankfurt airport. The key responsibilities & requirements are outlined below.

Key Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the business's Quality, Safety and Environmental systems, policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead the operational delivery of data centre projects across Europe - managing site teams, standards, people management and project execution from pre-construction through to completion.
• Develop and manage procurement strategy, programme, subcontract/order packages, technical submittals and contractor design deliverables.
• Own planning, programming, forecasting, reporting, cost control, budgeting, value engineering and financial performance across projects.
• Manage design review, coordination, installation, commissioning and O&M close-out documentation, ensuring works are fit for purpose, delivered on time, within budget and to quality standard.
• Oversee labour, materials, plant movement, site operations and resource planning to protect programme milestones and avoid delay or corrective action.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders, maintaining accurate records and regular progress reporting.
• Manage project variations, monthly valuations, commercial reporting and successful project close-out to budgeted profit levels.
• Lead and attend project, design and progress meetings, ensuring effective communication, coordination and delivery against deadlines and milestones.
• Carry out additional duties as directed in support of project and business requirements.

 

Requirements

• Mechanical-related HNC, degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years' relevant experience.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to use initiative, prioritise workload, multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to technical detail.
• Effective written and verbal communicator with strong presentation and influencing skills.
• Confident building professional relationships across all levels of staff, both on site and in the office.
• Responsible, proactive and positive, with a strong "can do" attitude.