Technical Director Construction EMEA

Job Title: Technical Director (Construction) EMEA

Location: Frankfurt London or Paris
Department: Development

Who We Are

At CloudHQ our mission is to deliver flexible efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses worldwide. Founded by a pioneer in data center REITs we are a rapidly growing organization with stateoftheart data center sites Globally in locations such as Ashburn London Frankfurt Paris Milan Osaka and So Paulo.

As we embark on an exciting phase of global growth we are looking for toptier talent to drive our success and shape the future of CloudHQ.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Director (Construction) to lead and drive the successful of data centre construction projects across the EMEA region. As a key leader in our EMEA Development team you will provide strategic direction technical expertise and operational leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the technical construction aspects of multiple data centre projects across the EMEA region ensuring alignment with company objectives the approved basis of design industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support design and engineering stakeholders during preconstruction with input on constructability and construction sequencing.
• Responsible for the implementation of the approved basis of design escalating to internal stakeholders where appropriate.
• Provide expert guidance on design engineering and construction methodologies ensuring best practices and innovation in the delivery of hyperscale data centres.
• Lead and support project teams including contractors consultants and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency safety and costeffectiveness.
• Establish and maintain robust governance structures ensuring adherence to contractual financial and compliance obligations.
• Develop and implement technical strategies to optimize construction performance mitigate risks and enhance project delivery.
• Work closely with design engineering and other internal/external teams to ensure seamless integration of construction activities with overall project development.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance cost efficiency while maintaining performance and sustainability goals.
• Function as the primary technical liaison between construction teams executive leadership and external partners.
• Foster a culture of safety quality and operational excellence across all projects.
• Monitor industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory changes to continuously improve construction processes and methodologies.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven track record in technical leadership within data centre construction largescale infrastructure or missioncritical facilities within EMEA.
• 10 years in the data centre construction space.
• Strong background in construction management MEP systems and missioncritical infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of data centre design principles building codes and industry best practices.
• Experience in managing largescale complex construction projects from preconstruction to commissioning and handover.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English. Further European language skills would be an advantage.
• Ability to work across diverse geographical regions managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g. PMP MRICS CEng LEED AP or equivalent are advantageous.
• Experience working with hyperscale cloud providers colocation operators or major general contractors in the data centre sector.

Why Join Us

• Be at the forefront of cuttingedge data centre construction projects in EMEA.
• Work with a dynamic highperforming team in a fastgrowing industry.
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape the future of missioncritical infrastructure.

This position will be based in Frankfurt/Offenbach Germany London UK or Paris France. If you are a technically proficient leader with a passion for delivering worldclass data centre projects we encourage you to apply and be part of our ambitious journey.

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