Project director – data centre programme – milan
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Ljb in Roma
Job ID: project-director-data-centre-programme-milan Posted: 2026-03-24 Location: Europe, Milan, Italy Salary: GBP 120,000 – 125,000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + 1,000 Living Cost p/m Employment Type: Permanent Company: LJB & Co Project Director – Data Centre Programme – Milan120,000 – 125,000 + Package | Permanent (Contract Option Available) | Mission-Critical Programme | Pre-Construction Focus We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead the pre-construction delivery of a major data centre project in Milan, acting as the senior client-side figure during design, planning, procurement, and strategy. This role suits a consultancy-trained professional with a strong track record in mission-critical, technology, or complex infrastructure builds — ideally from a PQS, PM, or client advisory background. This is a multi-year programme where you'll guide project setup, stakeholder governance, cost, and delivery structure before construction begins. Long-term project. Permanent preferred, but open to contract. Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all pre-construction activity including planning, commercial strategy, procurement, and risk Act as the senior client-side liaison between developers, funders, contractors, and internal stakeholders Build, mentor, and manage the consultant team across design, cost, and scheduling functions Report directly to the client's executive leadership, guiding strategic decisions and project positioning Manage design development, tendering, and early-stage contractor engagement Establish delivery KPIs, project controls, and reporting procedures Candidate Requirements: Minimum 10+ years in a senior PM or Director role within client-side consultancy or cost/project management firm Proven experience leading large-scale real estate, technology, or mission-critical developments Expert understanding of project lifecycles, from pre-construction to mobilisation Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder manageme