Construction Director – Europe

About the role

As Construction Director – Europe you will own the delivery of major capital projects across Global Switch’s data centre portfolio. This senior leadership position is responsible for ensuring projects meet time, cost and quality targets while embedding best‑practice engineering and construction standards, and driving sustainability throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Drive successful delivery of Group projects across multiple European sites, aligning initiatives with organisational objectives.
• Support local sites and Project Managers in implementing projects according to Global Switch processes and industry best practice.
• Establish and manage governance and sign‑off forums to keep focus on project gateways and ensure smooth delivery.
• Lead contract negotiations for design and construction programmes, providing expert guidance on cost and scheduling.
• Prepare clear, concise reports for the Executive Committee and Group Director Projects, including financial and cash‑flow updates.
• Ensure compliance with all local permitting requirements and regulatory obligations.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading large‑scale construction projects, preferably within data centre or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Commitment to operational excellence and sustainability throughout project delivery.

Required skills