Project Director

About the opportunity

An established international search and selection firm is looking to appoint a Project Director with prior data centre delivery experience gained in the UK, Ireland, or other international markets. This is a senior leadership opening for someone who is ambitious, commercially aware, and motivated to deliver major infrastructure projects.

The assignment is centred on a hyperscale data centre project in Finland for a globally recognised brand with strong growth ambitions in the data centre sector and established links with major technology clients.

Role overview

In this position, you will take overall responsibility for driving delivery of a hyperscale data centre in Finland, combining technical leadership, commercial judgement, innovation, and the ability to capture and share project knowledge effectively.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary site team.
• Provide full support to the client whenever needed.
• Oversee and manage contractors working on site.
• Take ownership of budget control and financial management.
• Ensure the project reaches full completion before occupancy starts.

Qualifications and experience

A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, is required in a relevant subject. The ideal candidate will also have achieved, or be close to achieving, a relevant professional certification or chartered status.

Suitable applicants should bring contractor-facing experience, a track record of managing and integrating internal and external design management resources, and previous Employer’s Agent or Owners’ Representative experience. A consultancy background is preferred.

The role also calls for at least 5 years of post-qualification experience on complex construction projects such as hospitals, pharmaceutical plants, and data centres, along with experience managing major projects valued between €300 million and €500 million.

What is offered

• Supportive and growth-focused working environment.
• Income protection cover.
• Highly competitive remuneration.
• Annual leave with the option to buy or sell days.
• One of the stronger pension offerings in the sector, with employer matching up to 8%.
• Paid annual professional subscription.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Long-service awards.
• Discretionary bonus.

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site role based in County Dublin, Ireland, with responsibility for a project in Finland.