Job Description

Project Lead - Data Centre Construction

This international engineering and construction contractor specialises in the delivery of large-scale mission critical and data centre projects across Europe.

With a strong pipeline of hyperscale data centre developments currently in delivery, the company has built a reputation for high-quality programme execution, technical expertise, and delivering complex projects safely and efficiently.

Due to continued expansion across the Nordic region, they are now seeking an experienced Project Lead for a major data centre project in Belgium .

The Role: Project Lead

Reporting to the Construction Director, the Project Lead will take overall responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance, subcontractor management, and client coordination on a large-scale data centre construction project.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams within fast-paced mission critical environments.

The successful Project Lead will oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, subcontractor coordination, and key stakeholder engagement while ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Must Have Requirements

Must have 10 year's experience in a Project Lead, Project Manager, or senior construction leadership role

Proven experience required delivering large-scale data centre, mission critical, industrial, or major M&E construction projects

Strong commercial and financial management experience required

Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams

Proven ability required managing complex construction programmes and milestone deliveryPreferred Experience

Data centre construction experience preferred

Experience working on European construction projects beneficial

Strong understanding of construction procurement and long-lead equipment management

Experience leading client-facing project meetings advantageousNice to Have

Engineering or construction-related degree qualification

Experience working within live mission critical environments

Knowledge of commissioning and turnover processes beneficialKey Responsibilities

Manage overall project cost, programme, and delivery from inception through to completion

Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and specialist vendors across the project

Track and manage critical milestones to maintain programme delivery

Lead project coordination meetings with clients and internal stakeholders

Review construction proposals, pricing submissions, and scopes of work

Monitor project costs, risks, and commercial performance throughout delivery

Manage procurement schedules and oversee long-lead equipment delivery programmes

Review and validate subcontractor cost estimates and commercial submissions

Ensure quality, health & safety, and technical standards are maintained across the project

Report regularly to senior management and client teams on project performanceAbout You

You are a commercially aware and technically strong construction professional with experience leading major construction or mission critical projects.

You have proven leadership ability, strong communication skills, and experience coordinating large multidisciplinary teams in complex live project environments.

You understand programme management, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and commercial control while maintaining strong health & safety and quality standards throughout delivery.

You are comfortable operating within fast-paced project environments and driving teams to achieve demanding delivery milestones.

What's on Offer

Salary: €140,000 to €175,000 DOE

Benefits:

Rotation package

Accommodation provided

Flights included

Pension contribution

Healthcare

Annual bonus potential

Long-term European project pipeline

Career progression within a growing international contractorWhy Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Lead to join one of Europe's busiest data centre delivery contractors on a major hyperscale development

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of a technically challenging mission critical project while working alongside highly experienced construction and engineering teams.

The role offers long-term stability, exposure to large-scale European projects, and strong career progression opportunities within the rapidly growing data centre sector.

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