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Job Title: Project Director - 500 Million + Data Centre
Location: West London
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
About the Role:
This contractor is seeking experienced Construction Project Director to lead the construction of a state-of-the-art 500 million data centre. This senior role demands exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and expertise in managing large-scale, complex construction projects. The successful candidate will oversee all phases of the project, from planning and design through to execution and completion, ensuring that the data centre is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Provide overall direction and leadership across the entire lifecycle of the project, ensuring alignment with client expectations, organisational goals, and project timelines.
- Strategic Planning: Develop, implement, and oversee strategic plans to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Budget and Cost Management: Manage the project budget, meeting financial targets and engaging in proactive cost control, reporting, and forecasting.
- Team Management: Lead a multidisciplinary team that includes project managers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and ensuring accountability at all levels.
- Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage risks to ensure the project's success, maintaining strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, and local authorities, ensuring transparent communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure that all deliverables meet technical and operational requirements.
Qualifications and Experience:
- At least 15 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on large-scale data centres or other mission-critical facilities.
- Demonstrable success in delivering projects valued at over 200 million, with full P&L responsibility.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams and engaging multiple stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of construction regulations, compliance standards, and health and safety practices.
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, with a proactive and strategic approach.
Why Join this company?
This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a landmark project that will significantly impact regional data infrastructure. As the Project Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-profile project while collaborating with industry experts in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
How to Apply:
For more information on this role, contact James Mitchell at (phone number removed) or click on the link to submit your up-to-date CV.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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