Project Director - Data Centres (Nordics)

Arcadis; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Project Director to oversee mega projects in the tech sector, specifically focusing on data centre construction in the Nordics. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, budgets, and coordinate contractors throughout all project stages. Strong expertise in large-scale technical projects and a willingness to travel internationally is essential. This role promises meaningful work and a commitment to equality and sustainability in project delivery.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of large-scale technical projects and construction techniques.
• Ability to manage technical disciplines.
• Experience working on data centre new build and refurbishment projects, preferably on hyperscale builds.
• Ability to coordinate the work of other discipline-specific owner’s representatives to achieve client objectives.
• Ability to commit to significant international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects.
• Working with the client and general contractor to create the Master Project Schedule and Budget.
• Managing the general contractor and other vendors on the ground.
• Initiating close-out process two to three months in advance of project completion.

Job description

Project Director – Data Centres (Nordics)

Apply for the Project Director – Data Centres (Nordics) role at Arcadis.

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life and solving complex challenges together.

Role description

Play a key role delivering tech‑sector mega‑projects and leading the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in the Nordics. The successful candidate will be based 100% in country or will travel internationally, with an 11/3 rotation.

Role accountabilities

You’ll manage all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects through pre‑construction, construction, and close‑out/fit‑up.

Pre‑construction

• Working with the client and general contractor to create and establish the Master Project Schedule and Master Project Budget
• Supporting contractor pre‑qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
• Supporting contract negotiations
• Assisting the client and the client’s team in identifying, scoping, buying‑out and scheduling of all owner‑direct vendors and consultants

Construction

• Managing the general contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground
• Coordinating value engineering efforts during the construction phase
• Working with the client’s commercial and PCG team to develop budget management and tracking
• Liaising with the client’s schedule management team to provide schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis

Close‑out/Fit‑up

• Initiating close‑out process two to three months in advance of project completion
• Establishing close‑out documentation requirements with the client’s document controller, collecting and tracking receipt of all close‑out documents until completion, including warranties, as‑built, O&M manuals, etc.
• Assisting with city and/or other authority final inspections and occupancy process
• Assisting the client in scheduling, coordination and management of all owner‑direct vendors and consultants

Qualifications & Experience

• In‑depth understanding of large‑scale technical projects and construction techniques
• Ability to manage technical disciplines
• Experience working on data centre new build and refurbishment projects, preferably on hyperscale builds
• Ability to coordinate the work of other discipline‑specific owner’s representatives to achieve client objectives
• Ability to commit to significant international travel

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. By working together, diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life.