About This Role
This senior leadership position involves taking ownership of a portfolio of data centre and complex facilities projects across Europe, valued at approximately €50M. The role suits an experienced director who will lead regional Contracts Managers, overseeing multiple live projects and providing direction, support, and accountability for commercial, programme, and quality performance.
Responsibilities
- Take full accountability for a circa €50M portfolio of data centre and complex facilities projects across Europe
- Lead, develop, and manage three regional Contracts Managers across three to four live projects
- Drive programme, commercial, and quality performance across the portfolio, intervening where projects require support
- Build and maintain strong relationships with main contractors, end clients, and consultants at a senior level
- Oversee subcontract administration, change management, risk, and commercial reporting, working within JCT, NEC, and bespoke subcontract terms
- Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and quality are maintained within live and controlled environments
- Support pre-construction, tender reviews, and handovers to secure repeat work and long-term client partnerships
- Report on portfolio performance to the senior leadership team and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the business
Requirements
- 15+ years’ experience in key project delivery roles within construction
- Currently operating at Senior Contracts Manager or Project Director level
- A subcontractor background, or previous subcontract experience within fit-out, interiors, cladding, glazing, curtain walling, or structural steel (essential)
- Experience delivering projects within data centres, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or other controlled environments is highly beneficial
- Proven ability to lead multiple project teams and manage a multi-project portfolio simultaneously
- Strong commercial acumen, with a solid understanding of subcontract terms, valuations, and change control
- Willingness to travel to European project locations 1–2 days per week
Benefits
- Benefits package reflective of a senior leadership appointment
- Long-term career platform with real influence over the European portfolio
Important Details
- Schedule: site travel 1–2 days per week
- Team: lead three regional Contracts Managers
About the Company
Our client is a specialist internal fit-out contractor focused on delivering complex controlled environments for technically demanding sectors such as data centres, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing facilities. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe, the business has built a strong reputation as a trusted delivery partner to main contractors and end clients alike. They are currently experiencing sustained growth due to accelerating demand for mission-critical and high-tech facilities.
