Construction Director

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h1 data-start="506" data-end="556"><strong data-start="508" data-end="554">Nscale Construction Director – UK / Nordics / Portugal</strong></h1> <p data-start="557" data-end="696"><strong data-start="557" data-end="569">Location</strong> – Remote / Hybrid with regular project travel (UK/Norway/Portugal)<br data-start="604" data-end="607"><strong data-start="607" data-end="621">Reports to</strong> – Head of Construction<br data-start="644" data-end="647"><strong data-start="647" data-end="655">Team</strong> – Development &amp; Construction (DC) Team</p> <h2 data-start="698" data-end="719"><strong data-start="701" data-end="717">About Nscale</strong></h2> <p data-start="720" data-end="984">At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for Europe’s AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge sovereign generative AI solutions, powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads.</p> <p data-start="986" data-end="1230">The growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Nscale is positioned at the heart of this transformation — building the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation.</p> <p data-start="1232" data-end="1593">We work closely with the world’s most advanced AI technology providers, integrating next-gen compute hardware and GPU clusters in both partner and Nscale-built facilities. This is an opportunity to join Nscale’s journey, play a key role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond.</p> <hr data-start="1595" data-end="1598"> <h1 data-start="1600" data-end="1616"><strong data-start="1602" data-end="1614">The Role</strong></h1> <p data-start="1617" data-end="2122">We’re looking for experienced and driven&nbsp;<strong data-start="1661" data-end="1700">Construction Directors </strong>to lead and oversee end-to-end construction delivery across Nscale’s European Data Centre projects, including a major contribution to the Stargate programme and other flagship Nscale developments. Reporting to the Head of Construction, this role will be a cornerstone of Nscale’s regional leadership team — responsible for ensuring world-class project execution.</p> <p data-start="2124" data-end="2571">The Construction Director is responsible for leading, overseeing, and managing all construction activities across their regional projects (UK &amp; Europe, Nordics or Portugal). This role oversees contractor performance and ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will be expected to maintain a strong on-site presence, regularly visiting project locations to provide leadership, resolve issues, ensure compliance, and support smooth project delivery.</p> <hr data-start="2573" data-end="2576"> <h1 data-start="2578" data-end="2604"><strong data-start="2580" data-end="2604">Key Responsibilities</strong></h1> <h3 data-start="2606" data-end="2639"><strong data-start="2610" data-end="2637">Construction Leadership</strong></h3> <ul data-start="2640" data-end="3100"> <li data-start="2640" data-end="2820"> <p data-start="2642" data-end="2820">Lead the full lifecycle of construction delivery across Nscale’s European data centre projects — from planning, through execution, commissioning, and handover.</p> </li> <li data-start="2821" data-end="2944"> <p data-start="2823" data-end="2944">Maintain a strong, regular presence on-site to ensure progress, quality, safety, and compliance across all workstreams.</p> </li> <li data-start="2945" data-end="3100"> <p data-start="2947" data-end="3100">Provide oversight and direction to general contractors, trades, and internal teams to deliver AI-optimised, mission-critical infrastructure.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="3102" data-end="3138"><strong data-start="3106" data-end="3136">Regional Delivery Strategy</strong></h3> <ul data-start="3139" data-end="3441"> <li data-start="3139" data-end="3310"> <p data-start="3141" data-end="3310">Shape and drive Nscale’s regional construction strategy, ensuring alignment with company growth targets, project pipeline, and evolving AI infrastructure requirements.</p> </li> <li data-start="3311" data-end="3441"> <p data-start="3313" data-end="3441">Implement consistent construction methodologies, reporting standards, and delivery frameworks across all European jurisdictions.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="3443" data-end="3479"><strong data-start="3447" data-end="3477">Team Building &amp; Leadership</strong></h3> <ul data-start="3480" data-end="3740"> <li data-start="3480" data-end="3651"> <p data-start="3482" data-end="3651">Help build, scale, and lead a high-performing regional construction team, fostering close collaboration with development, design, cost, GPU deployment, and operations.</p> </li> <li data-start="3652" data-end="3740"> <p data-start="3654" data-end="3740">Coach and mentor site teams to deliver with pace, precision, and technical excellence.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="3742" data-end="3781"><strong data-start="3746" data-end="3779">Project Oversight &amp; Execution</strong></h3> <ul data-start="3782" data-end="4201"> <li data-start="3782" data-end="3916"> <p data-start="3784" data-end="3916">Oversee delivery of major programmes such as Stargate, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, and quality targets are met or exceeded.</p> </li> <li data-start="3917" data-end="4026"> <p data-start="3919" data-end="4026">Conduct frequent site inspections to validate progress, identify risks, and drive rapid issue resolution.</p> </li> <li data-start="4027" data-end="4201"> <p data-start="4029" data-end="4201">Coordinate contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems, structural works, commissioning activities, and GPU deployment requirements.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="4203" data-end="4241"><strong data-start="4207" data-end="4239">Safety, Quality &amp; Compliance</strong></h3> <ul data-start="4242" data-end="4579"> <li data-start="4242" data-end="4359"> <p data-start="4244" data-end="4359">Champion a strong safety culture across all sites, ensuring full adherence to European and local H&amp;S regulations.</p> </li> <li data-start="4360" data-end="4454"> <p data-start="4362" data-end="4454">Ensure all construction works meet Nscale’s technical, quality, and operational standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="4455" data-end="4579"> <p data-start="4457" data-end="4579">Oversee compliance with building codes, environmental requirements, and statutory approvals across multiple jurisdictions.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="4581" data-end="4623"><strong data-start="4585" data-end="4621">Stakeholder &amp; Partner Engagement</strong></h3> <ul data-start="4624" data-end="4867"> <li data-start="4624" data-end="4757"> <p data-start="4626" data-end="4757">Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, landowners, advisors, regulatory bodies, and local partners.</p> </li> <li data-start="4758" data-end="4867"> <p data-start="4760" data-end="4867">Represent Nscale in discussions around construction delivery, sustainability, and infrastructure alignment.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="4869" data-end="4909"><strong data-start="4873" data-end="4907">Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></h3> <ul data-start="4910" data-end="5181"> <li data-start="4910" data-end="5070"> <p data-start="4912" data-end="5070">Work closely with development, design, procurement, and cost management teams to ensure technical, commercial, and schedule objectives are fully integrated.</p> </li> <li data-start="5071" data-end="5181"> <p data-start="5073" data-end="5181">Support seamless transition from development into construction and onward into commissioning and operations.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="5183" data-end="5215"><strong data-start="5187" data-end="5213">Governance &amp; Reporting</strong></h3> <ul data-start="5216" data-end="5476"> <li data-start="5216" data-end="5368"> <p data-start="5218" data-end="5368">Maintain robust reporting across all construction activities, consistent with Nscale’s governance structures, digital tools, and delivery standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="5369" data-end="5476"> <p data-start="5371" data-end="5476">Provide transparent visibility of risk, progress, budget, and contractor performance to leadership teams.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="5478" data-end="5481"> <h1 data-start="5483" data-end="5500"><strong data-start="5485" data-end="5500">Who You Are</strong></h1> <h3 data-start="5502" data-end="5523"><strong data-start="5506" data-end="5521">Experienced</strong></h3> <p data-start="5524" data-end="5672">8+ years in construction delivery leadership roles within large scale mission-critical environments (ideally data centres)</p> <h3 data-start="5674" data-end="5695"><strong data-start="5678" data-end="5693">Culture Fit</strong></h3> <p data-start="5696" data-end="5859">Aligned with Nscale’s mission, values, and operating style. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, high-autonomy environment where accountability is paramount.</p> <h3 data-start="5861" data-end="5889"><strong data-start="5865" data-end="5887">Technically Strong</strong></h3> <p data-start="5890" data-end="6049">Deep understanding of construction methodologies, MEP systems, commissioning, safety management, and contractor oversight for complex technical infrastructure.</p> <h3 data-start="6051" data-end="6081"><strong data-start="6055" data-end="6079">Strategic &amp; Hands-On</strong></h3> <p data-start="6082" data-end="6217">Equally comfortable operating at leadership level and being physically present on-site to drive delivery — a doer who leads by example.</p> <h3 data-start="6219" data-end="6242"><strong data-start="6223" data-end="6240">Collaborative</strong></h3> <p data-start="6243" data-end="6392">Experienced working across countries, time zones, and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a high-performance European construction organisation.</p> <h3 data-start="6394" data-end="6422"><strong data-start="6398" data-end="6420">Leadership Mindset</strong></h3> <p data-start="6423" data-end="6610">Skilled in managing contractors and in-house teams to deliver large-scale projects with speed, quality, and precision. Strong understanding of European construction markets preferred.</p> <h3 data-start="6612" data-end="6636"><strong data-start="6616" data-end="6634">Safety-Focused</strong></h3> <p data-start="6637" data-end="6751">A champion of safety, with a proven track record of embedding strong H&amp;S culture on major construction programmes.</p> <p data-start="6878" data-end="6988">&nbsp;</p> <hr data-start="6990" data-end="6993"> <h1 data-start="6995" data-end="7017"><strong data-start="6997" data-end="7017">Why Join Nscale?</strong></h1> <ul data-start="7018" data-end="7535"> <li data-start="7018" data-end="7115">Highly competitive package including salary, bonus and equity options, plus wider company benefits</li> <li data-start="7018" data-end="7115"> <p data-start="7020" data-end="7115">Join as a key member of the leadership team shaping Nscale’s European construction expansion.</p> </li> <li data-start="7116" data-end="7249"> <p data-start="7118" data-end="7249">Play a pivotal role in delivering prestigious AI infrastructure projects such as the Stargate intiatives - help build sustainable, high-performance data centres for the world’s leading AI platforms.</p> </li> <li data-start="7346" data-end="7426">Be part of a fast-moving, high-growth company built on autonomy, accountability, and technical excellence.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>For information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee &amp; Candidate Privacy Notice:&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QK5Yg04WHD9K9IAtJgQWubJZC9oLvatK/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QK5Yg04WHD9K9IAtJgQWubJZC9oLvatK/view?usp%3Dsharing&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765375172804000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Ncte4rmlGl8OKuFuDgDtx">Here.</a></em></p></div>