Nscale

Data Centers

ProjectDirector,HV/MVSME

£120–180k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom; United Kingdom; United Kingdom Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Director, HV/MV SME at Nscale. Skills: HV/MV electrical infrastructure, Data centre development, AI infrastructure. Provide senior technical leadership. Provide delivery oversight”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure electrical systems meet standards; Support coordinated project outcomes; Support timely project outcomes

Industry & Context.

Data Centers
Problems you'll solve

Risk identification; Decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to project sites, UK & Europe travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Significant experience in HV/MV electrical systems, Experience in large-scale infrastructure, Experience in mission-critical environments, Experience in data centre environments, Proven ability to provide technical leadership, Proven ability to provide assurance, Understanding of power infrastructure, Understanding of system integration, Understanding of safety requirements, Understanding of regulatory requirements, Experience working with EPC contractors, Experience working with utilities, Experience working with specialist vendors, Comfortable operating at strategic levels, Comfortable operating at hands-on levels, Clear guidance enabling delivery teams, Communication skills, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to influence outcomes

Nice to Have

Experience in UK and European contexts, Pragmatic leadership style

What You'll Do.

Provide senior technical leadership

Provide delivery oversight

Act as subject matter authority

Support safe delivery

Support reliable delivery

Support compliant delivery

Support design development

Support construction activities

Support commissioning readiness

Identify technical risks

Manage technical risks

Identify delivery risks

Manage delivery risks

Contribute to decision-making

Engage with utilities

Engage with contractors

Provide technical input

Contribute to standards development

Contribute to process improvement

Contribute to delivery approaches

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal teams; External delivery partners; Utilities; Contractors; OEMs; Stakeholders

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management

Process & Methodology

Programme oversight, Portfolio level oversight

Full Job Description

Project Director, HV/MV Reports to: Head of Construction Location: Remote or Hybrid options + travel to project sites (UK & Europe) About Nscale 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. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world’s most advanced AI technology providers, Nscale integrates next-generation compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale’s journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across Europe and beyond. Role Purpose This position provides senior technical leadership across Nscale’s programme of hyperscale data centre developments in the UK and Europe. Reporting to the Head of Construction, the role acts as Nscale’s subject matter expert for high- and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure, supporting safe, reliable, and compliant delivery across all active projects. Operating at portfolio level, the role provides oversight and assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover, working with internal teams and external delivery partners to ensure electrical systems meet Nscale’s performance, safety, and operational standards. Key Responsibilities Provide senior technical leadership and delivery oversight for HV/MV electrical infrastructure across Nscale’s hyperscale data centre portfolio. Act as a subject matter authority supporting the safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of power infrastructure across UK and Europea

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