Regional Director Construction UK

Company Profile 

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. 

Learn more about us: www.nlighten.com 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Regional Director Construction UK to take full ownership of the delivery of multiple data centre construction and capital projects across the UK. 

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving projects from early concept and design through construction, commissioning, and final handover to Operations. You will lead a regional team of Design and Construction Managers, working closely with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to nLighten’s quality standards. 

Health and safety is a core priority across all projects, and you will play a critical role in promoting continuous improvement and best practice across the regional portfolio. 

Key Responsibilities 

Regional Leadership & Accountability 

• 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. 

End-to-End Project Delivery 

• 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. 

Commercial & Financial Control 

• 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. 

Health, Safety & Risk Management 

• 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.

Technical, Design & Commissioning Oversight 

• 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.

Stakeholder & Partner Management 

• 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.

Reporting, Handover & Continuous Improvement 

• 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 

Leadership & Delivery Experience 

• 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. 

Commercial & Project Control 

• Strong expertise in budget management, cost control, and financial reporting.
  • Solid understanding of project scheduling, risk management, and change control.

Technical Capability 

• Strong technical understanding of data centre construction and critical engineering systems.
  • Engineering qualification or relevant technical trade background is desirable.

Stakeholder & Problem-Solving Skills 

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive effective decision-making.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of resolving complex project issues.

Why Join Us? 

• 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. 

If you have the right experience and are excited about contributing to the next evolution of edge data centers, we’d love to hear from you! 

Apply now and be part of our journey toward a more connected, efficient, and sustainable digital future. 
 

Diversity & Inclusion Statement 
nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.