Regional Director Construction UK
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Job description
A senior leadership role owning the delivery of multiple data centre construction and capital projects across the UK, from early concept and design through construction, commissioning and handover to Operations. The Regional Director Construction UK leads a regional team of Design and Construction Managers and is accountable for safety, budget, schedule and quality.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · United Kingdom
What you'll do
- Own the successful delivery of all construction and capital projects across the assigned region, ensuring alignment with nLighten's strategic objectives
- Lead, develop, and performance-manage a regional team of Design and Construction Managers
- Act as the senior point of accountability for project outcomes, governance, and decision-making within the region
- Lead projects from early concept and design through construction, commissioning, and operational handover
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and to nLighten's quality and performance standards
- Maintain appropriate site presence and oversight across all active regional projects
- Maintain full accountability for regional project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
- Ensure robust control of scope, variations, and change management to protect programme and cost certainty
- Work closely with Finance and Project Controls to provide accurate and timely reporting
- Champion a strong health and safety culture across all regional projects, ensuring zero compromise on safety standards
- Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating where required in line with governance processes
- Ensure compliance with nLighten design standards, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Provide senior oversight of commissioning activities, ensuring facilities are fully tested, certified, and ready for operational use
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners
- Lead effective collaboration and resolve conflicting priorities to achieve successful project outcomes
- Provide clear, concise reporting on regional project performance, risks, and milestones to senior leadership
- Ensure structured and seamless handover to Operations, including documentation, training, and acceptance sign-off
- Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes, standards, and team capability across the region
What we're looking for
- Senior leadership experience delivering complex construction projects within data centre or critical infrastructure environments
- Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects and geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated success delivering projects in live operational environments
- Strong expertise in budget management, cost control, and financial reporting
- Solid understanding of project scheduling, risk management, and change control
- Strong technical understanding of data centre construction and critical engineering systems
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive effective decision-making
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex project issues
Nice to have
- Engineering qualification or relevant technical trade background is desirable
Your team
Design and Construction
Regional team of Design and Construction Managers
Benefits
- Senior Leadership Impact: Play a key role in shaping the growth of nLighten's European data centre platform
- High-Profile Projects: Lead complex, business-critical infrastructure developments across multiple countries
- Collaborative Culture: Work within a supportive, forward-thinking environment that values expertise and initiative
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About nLighten
Close, Coupled and Connected
nLighten is a leading European edge data centre platform operating across key markets throughout Europe. Founded in 2021, we are redefining digital infrastructure through our vision of being Close, Coupled and Connected, bringing sustainable, highly connected data centres closer to the businesses and communities we serve. As a fast-growing company, we are helping power the future of AI, cloud and digital innovation across Europe.
Mission
Redefining digital infrastructure by bringing sustainable, highly connected data centres closer to the businesses and communities we serve.
Key facts
- 2021
- Edge data centres
- Leading European edge data centre platform operating across key markets throughout Europe
- Founded in 2021
- Vision of being Close, Coupled and Connected
- Helping power the future of AI, cloud and digital innovation across Europe
What they value
- Close, Coupled and Connected
- Health and safety
- Continuous improvement
- Diversity and inclusion