Project Director – Data Centre Programme – Milan

6 giorni fa

milano, lombardia, Italia Ljb & Co Tempo pieno

Job ID: project-director-data-centre-programme-milanPosted: 2026-03-24Location: Europe, Milan, ItalySalary: GBP 120,000 – 125,000 + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation 17/4 + 1,000 Living Cost p/mEmployment Type: PermanentCompany: LJB & CoProject Director – Data Centre Programme – Milan120,000 – 125,000 + Package | Permanent (Contract Option Available) | Mission-Critical Programme | Pre-Construction FocusWe 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 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, xlwpduy from pre‑construction to mobilisation
  • Strong commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management skills
  • Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and aligning multiple workstreams
  • Degree‑qualified; chartership preferred (RICS, APM, CIOB, etc.)
  • Fluent English essential; Italian a bonus
What’s On Offer
  • 120,000 – 125,000 base salary + Travel + Accommodation + 1,200 Net Living Allowance + (or flexible day rate for contractors)
  • Key leadership role on a flagship data centre project
  • Work with an established and respected client team
  • Milan-based, long‑term strategic delivery role
  • Career-defining opportunity in a rapidly growing sector