Construction Director (Data Centres)Role OverviewWe 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 (Data Centres) (Madrid)
🏢 Metric DCX
📍 Madrid