Director of Construction – Next-Gen European Data CentresSalary: Up to €200,000 base + 40% bonusLocation: Adaptable / Anywhere in Europe (European travel required)About the OpportunityAre you an experienced construction leader in the critical infrastructure space looking to shape the future of artificial intelligence?We are recruiting a Director of Construction for one of Europe's fastest-growing, private-equity-backed data centre developers. The company is at the forefront of the AI infrastructure revolution, designing and delivering ultra-high-density, sustainable, and modular data centres across key European growth markets.Backed by significant private equity funding, they are aggressively expanding their European footprint with a pipeline of greenfield and industrial site developments. They rely on modular engineering, prefabricated M&E solutions, and direct liquid cooling to build faster and more efficiently than legacy operators.As Director of Construction, you will take end-to-end operational ownership of multi-site build programmes across Europe, transitioning projects from breaking ground through to mechanical completion, testing, and handover.Key ResponsibilitiesEuropean Portfolio Execution : Direct and oversee end-to-end site delivery for a high-growth European pipeline of mission-critical data centresGeneral Contractor Management: Lead the procurement, selection, and commercial/operational management of tier-1 General Contractors, EPCs, and specialised trade sub-contractors across multiple European jurisdictionsModern Methods of Construction (MMC) : Drive accelerated delivery strategies utilising off-site manufacturing, factory-tested modular M&E systems, and industrialised construction techniquesCommercial & Risk Oversight:



Maintain total accountability for capital expenditure budgets, execution schedules, safety (HSE), quality assurance, and dispute resolution on FIDIC/NEC/JCT contractsCross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with Site Acquisition, Utility/Power Infrastructure, M&E Design, and C-suite leadership to convert development pipelines into operational capacity on time and within budgetTeam Building: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing on-site project management and site execution teams across EuropeCandidate Requirements15+ Years Experience : Proven track record leading large-scale, complex critical infrastructure construction programmes (Data Centres heavily preferred; energy, semiconductor, or high-tech industrial builds considered)GC or Developer Background ONLY : You must have built your career directly within a General Contractor (GC) or a Data Centre Developer/OperatorEuropean Project Track Record : Demonstrated experience successfully delivering multi-million Euro capital projects across continental Europe or the UKInnovative Engineering Knowledge : Familiarity with high-density M&E systems, off-site modular build methodologies, and complex cooling/power topologiesCommercial Acumen : Deep mastery of European contract administration, claim management, risk mitigation, and supply chain accelerationLocation & Mobility : Based anywhere in Europe with willingness to travel regularly to site locations as projects move into execution phases.What’s on Offer?Salary: €180,000 - €200,000 base salary (dependent on experience)Bonus: 40% performance-related bonus schemeAutonomy: Executive ownership of major European build programs without legacy corporate red tapeImpact: A front-row seat in scaling an agile, PE-backed business building the physical backbone of European AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Construction (Barcelona)
🏢 AJ Group
📍 Barcelona