Project Lead – Data Centre Construction - Skellefteå, Sweden
Skelleftea, Sweden
€120000 p.a.
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Job title: Project Lead – Data Centre Construction
Location: Skellefteå, Sweden
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor and Data Centre Specialist
Package: €120,000 - €140,000 and full expatriate package
The Company
This established Irish main contractor has become one of Europe's most recognised data centre delivery specialists, delivering large-scale mission critical projects across Ireland, the Nordics, Germany, and other key European markets.
With a reputation for managing complex turnkey developments from design through construction and commissioning, they continue to secure major data centre projects for some of the world's leading technology clients. Their Swedish operations form part of a long-term expansion strategy, providing excellent career opportunities for experienced construction professionals looking to work on high-value technical projects.
The Role: Project Lead
Based in Skellefteå, Sweden, the Project Lead will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a major data centre construction project, reporting directly to the Project Director.
This is a senior leadership position requiring strong commercial awareness, programme management expertise, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across all stages of project delivery. You will oversee project performance from pre-construction through to client handover, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful Project Lead will work closely with construction teams, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to drive programme delivery and maintain project objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have 10 years' experience in a Project Lead, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar construction leadership role
• Proven experience required delivering large-scale construction projects for a main contractor
• Strong commercial and financial management experience
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience:
• Data centre project experience preferred
• Mission critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or large-scale engineering project experience beneficial
• Experience working on European construction projects
• Strong understanding of procurement and long-lead equipment management
Nice to Have:
• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with modern project controls and reporting systems
• Knowledge of commissioning and client handover processes
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage project cost, programme, and budget throughout the full project lifecycle
• Lead project teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and specialist vendors
• Monitor critical milestones and proactively manage programme risks
• Review construction proposals, subcontract packages, and scopes of work
• Chair project meetings and client coordination meetings
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate reporting to senior management
• Manage procurement activities and long-lead equipment schedules
• Review and validate subcontractor cost estimates and financial submissions
• Support engineering and design decisions from a commercial perspective
• Coordinate project scheduling reviews and programme updates
• Review payment applications, invoices, and retention schedules
• Oversee project close-out, commissioning support, and client handover documentation
About You:
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large project teams
• Commercially focused with excellent cost control awareness
• Experienced in programme management and project delivery
• Capable of making informed decisions in a fast-moving construction environment
• Strong technical understanding of large-scale building services and construction projects
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Driven, organised, and focused on achieving project objectives
What's on Offer:
Salary: €120,000 - €140,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Accommodation provided
• Flights and rotation options where applicable
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing professional development
• Long-term international project opportunities
• Clear progression into senior project leadership roles
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join one of Ireland's most successful international contractors on a major data centre development in Sweden. The company has secured a substantial pipeline of work across Europe, providing long-term stability and genuine career progression opportunities.
You will play a key role in the delivery of a high-profile mission critical project while working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the European data centre construction sector.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Project Leads, Senior Project Managers, Project Directors, Construction Managers, and mission critical construction professionals throughout Ireland and Europe.
We work closely with leading Irish main contractors delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial projects, and other complex construction developments. If you're an experienced Project Lead looking for a data centre opportunity in Sweden or across Europe, we can help identify the right role to match your experience and career goals.
Related roles: Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Director, Data Centre Project Manager, Mission Critical Project Manager, Senior Construction Manager
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Location: Skellefteå, Sweden
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor and Data Centre Specialist
Package: €120,000 - €140,000 and full expatriate package
The Company
This established Irish main contractor has become one of Europe's most recognised data centre delivery specialists, delivering large-scale mission critical projects across Ireland, the Nordics, Germany, and other key European markets.
With a reputation for managing complex turnkey developments from design through construction and commissioning, they continue to secure major data centre projects for some of the world's leading technology clients. Their Swedish operations form part of a long-term expansion strategy, providing excellent career opportunities for experienced construction professionals looking to work on high-value technical projects.
The Role: Project Lead
Based in Skellefteå, Sweden, the Project Lead will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a major data centre construction project, reporting directly to the Project Director.
This is a senior leadership position requiring strong commercial awareness, programme management expertise, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across all stages of project delivery. You will oversee project performance from pre-construction through to client handover, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The successful Project Lead will work closely with construction teams, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives to drive programme delivery and maintain project objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have 10 years' experience in a Project Lead, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or similar construction leadership role
• Proven experience required delivering large-scale construction projects for a main contractor
• Strong commercial and financial management experience
• Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Experience:
• Data centre project experience preferred
• Mission critical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or large-scale engineering project experience beneficial
• Experience working on European construction projects
• Strong understanding of procurement and long-lead equipment management
Nice to Have:
• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with modern project controls and reporting systems
• Knowledge of commissioning and client handover processes
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage project cost, programme, and budget throughout the full project lifecycle
• Lead project teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, and specialist vendors
• Monitor critical milestones and proactively manage programme risks
• Review construction proposals, subcontract packages, and scopes of work
• Chair project meetings and client coordination meetings
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate reporting to senior management
• Manage procurement activities and long-lead equipment schedules
• Review and validate subcontractor cost estimates and financial submissions
• Support engineering and design decisions from a commercial perspective
• Coordinate project scheduling reviews and programme updates
• Review payment applications, invoices, and retention schedules
• Oversee project close-out, commissioning support, and client handover documentation
About You:
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage large project teams
• Commercially focused with excellent cost control awareness
• Experienced in programme management and project delivery
• Capable of making informed decisions in a fast-moving construction environment
• Strong technical understanding of large-scale building services and construction projects
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Driven, organised, and focused on achieving project objectives
What's on Offer:
Salary: €120,000 - €140,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Accommodation provided
• Flights and rotation options where applicable
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing professional development
• Long-term international project opportunities
• Clear progression into senior project leadership roles
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join one of Ireland's most successful international contractors on a major data centre development in Sweden. The company has secured a substantial pipeline of work across Europe, providing long-term stability and genuine career progression opportunities.
You will play a key role in the delivery of a high-profile mission critical project while working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the European data centre construction sector.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Project Leads, Senior Project Managers, Project Directors, Construction Managers, and mission critical construction professionals throughout Ireland and Europe.
We work closely with leading Irish main contractors delivering data centres, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial projects, and other complex construction developments. If you're an experienced Project Lead looking for a data centre opportunity in Sweden or across Europe, we can help identify the right role to match your experience and career goals.
Related roles: Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Director, Data Centre Project Manager, Mission Critical Project Manager, Senior Construction Manager
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