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Data Centre Construction, Denmark Our client is an established engineering & construction main contractor undertaking complex new build projects across Europe and the Middle East. Projects include Commercial, Industrial, Data Centres and Logistics. This organisation delivers full turnkey solutions — constructing these facilities from the initial design phase through groundworks, civils, structures/superstructure, M&E installation, fit-out, and handover. Company turnover currently exceeds €1bn, and the business continues to grow steadily year-on-year. As they expand their footprint in Northern Europe, they are now seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a hyper-scale data centre new build in Northern Denmark. This is a high-impact leadership role on a technically complex, fast-paced Tier IV project — a key development within Europe’s rapidly growing digital infrastructure network. As Project Director, you will be fully accountable for the safe, timely, and commercially successful delivery of this state-of-the-art hyperscale facility. Reporting directly to regional executive leadership, you will lead a large multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with international clients, consultants, and technology partners to ensure world-class delivery standards. Key Responsibilities Requirements What We Offer
• Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight of a high-value, mission-critical data centre project
• Ensure adherence to strict programme schedules, safety standards, and Tier III/IV quality benchmarks
• Lead commercial strategy, cost management, and contract execution
• Engage with client and consultant teams to align design, MEP integration, commissioning, and handover
• Build and manage a high-performance on-site delivery team, including international subcontractors
• Develop and implement risk management plans and robust reporting structures
• Ensure full compliance with Danish and EU regulatory, safety, and labour requirements
• 15+ years of construction experience with a minimum of 5 years in a Project Director or equivalent leadership role
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale data centres, high-tech, or mission-critical facilities (€200M+)
• Strong understanding of Tier III/IV data centre design, construction, and commissioning
• Experience working in Northern or Central Europe on complex international projects
• Culturally aware and capable of leading diverse, multinational teams
• Degree-qualified in engineering, construction, or a related discipline
• Fluent in English; Danish or another Nordic language is advantageous
• Eligible to work in Denmark
• Leadership of one of the most significant data centre builds in Northern Europe
• Competitive salary package + expatriate or relocation support
• Long-term career opportunity in a region with a strong pipeline of hyperscale and technology infrastructure projects
• Accommodation, travel, and rotation support package (where applicable)
• Work with one of the most respected international contractors in the European data centre sector
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