Director of Construction – Next-Gen European Data Centres
Salary: Up to €200,000 base + 40% bonus
Location: Adaptable / Anywhere in Europe (European travel required)
About the Opportunity
Are 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 Responsibilities
- European Portfolio Execution: Direct and oversee end-to-end site delivery for a high-growth European pipeline of mission-critical data centres
- General Contractor Management: Lead the procurement, selection, and commercial/operational management of tier-1 General Contractors, EPCs, and specialised trade sub-contractors across multiple European jurisdictions
- Modern Methods of Construction (MMC): Drive accelerated delivery strategies utilising off-site manufacturing, factory-tested modular M&E; systems, and industrialised construction techniques
- Commercial & Risk Oversight: Maintain total accountability for capital expenditure budgets, execution schedules, safety (HSE), quality assurance, and dispute resolution on FIDIC/NEC/JCT contracts
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely wi

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