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Project Director

  • sector

    UK Recruitment

  • location

    Amsterdam

  • salary

    £135,000

  • type

    Permanent

consultant

Sade Kendall

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Project Director 
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €135,000 + benefits

 

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious Project Director to take the lead on a high-profile data centre development in Amsterdam. You’ll be at the centre of a complex, technically demanding build, overseeing the delivery of a new large-scale data centre project in Amsterdam. With a strong track record in delivering high-specification facilities, the organisation is at the forefront of supporting global digital growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, execution and delivery of a large-scale data centre project

  • Oversee budget management, project scope, scheduling, and risk mitigation

  • Manage design coordination, procurement, and contract negotiations

  • Direct and monitor construction activities to meet technical and safety standards

  • Lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team of consultants, contractors, and suppliers

  • Act as the senior point of contact for internal stakeholders and investors

  • Provide regular project progress and financial reporting to executive leadership

  • Ensure seamless commissioning, testing, and handover into operations

  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

 

Key Requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

  • Proven track record in delivering data centre, mission-critical, or major industrial projects

  • 10+ years of senior project leadership experience, ideally client-side

  • Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems, power distribution, and critical infrastructure

  • Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and negotiation skills

  • Fluent in English & Dutch

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment

 

What’s on Offer

  • €135,000 annual salary plus benefits

  • Performance-based bonus potential

  • Opportunity to deliver a flagship data centre in one of Europe’s digital hubs

  • Hybrid working and clear career development opportunities

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