Senior Project Director: Hyperscale 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

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.