Construction Director (Data Centres)

Role Overview

We are supporting a leading integral data centre developer in the appointment of a Construction Director to oversee the delivery of hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving construction strategy, project execution, contractor performance, and operational excellence from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of multiple hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA.
- Manage General Contractors, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
- Oversee programme, budget, quality, safety, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive contractor performance, commercial delivery, and change management.
- Collaborate with Development, Design, Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams.
- Provide project reporting, forecasting, and strategic updates to senior leadership.




- Ensure projects are delivered in line with technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor Project Managers and promote best practices across the construction function.

Requirements
- 10+ years' experience delivering large-scale hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects, ideally working client-side for a data centre owner, developer, operator, or hyperscaler.
- Strong track record managing General Contractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Experience leading projects from pre-construction through commissioning and operational handover.
- Excellent programme, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership with the ability to drive performance across multiple concurrent projects.
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

📌 Construction Director (Madrid)
🏢 Metric DCX
📍 Madrid