Director – Data Centres

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director specialising in the Data Centre sector to join a leading construction consultancy with a global reputation for delivering large-scale, technically complex projects.

This business partners with some of the world’s most recognised technology and hyperscale clients, providing project and programme management services across mission-critical infrastructure. As demand for data centre capacity continues to accelerate, they are expanding their senior leadership team to strengthen delivery capability and strategic growth across the UK and Europe.

The Opportunity

As a Director, you’ll play a key leadership role in delivering world-class data centre developments from hyperscale and colocation campuses to edge and enterprise facilities. You’ll oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive commercial and technical performance, and build long-term relationships with global technology clients.

This position combines strategic influence with hands-on leadership. You’ll manage the full project lifecycle, ensure consistency of delivery, and identify opportunities to innovate in sustainability, energy efficiency, and digital design. You will also shape and mentor a growing team of Project Managers and Associates, embedding a culture of excellence across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of high-value, mission-critical data centre projects across the UK and Europe
• Provide strategic leadership and governance across multiple project teams
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale and enterprise clients at executive level
• Oversee commercial performance, cost control, and programme delivery against strategic targets
• Ensure technical compliance, safety, and quality across all projects
• Drive innovation and best practice in design, construction, and commissioning
• Support business development through client engagement, bid leadership, and strategic planning
• Mentor, coach, and develop project managers and associate-level professionals within the team

About You You will be a highly experienced leader within the data centre or mission-critical sector, capable of combining commercial acumen with deep technical understanding. You’ll have experience leading complex, high-value projects and managing multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, global environments.

Essential Experience:

• Proven track record delivering large-scale data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Excellent technical understanding of MEP systems, resilience design, and commissioning processes
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally with NEC experience
• Experience operating at Director level within a consultancy or client-side organisation
• Degree qualified in a construction, engineering, or project management discipline
• Chartered status (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, or equivalent)
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive business growth and build long-term client partnerships
• Willingness to travel nationally and across Europe as required

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to lead major hyperscale projects and shape the future of one of the most dynamic sectors in the built environment. You’ll join a consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence offering global exposure, long-term progression, and a culture that supports balance and flexibility.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Caroline Kingsley Email: caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk Phone: 07768 381 831