Project Director - Data Centre/ Client Side, Germany

Location: Berlin, Germany
Sector: Data Centre Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent / Salary Role
Package: Competitive Salary + Flights + Accommodation Included

We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to join a major hyperscale data centre development in Berlin. This is a client-side leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of project legislation, design management, construction delivery, and stakeholder coordination across a large-scale mission-critical facility.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the project lifecycle from pre-construction through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, compliantly, on programme, and to the highest operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of a hyperscale data centre project from design through to completion
• Oversee all project compliance with German regulations, European legislation, and client standards
• Manage multidisciplinary teams including CSA, MEP, commissioning, controls, and specialist consultants
• Act as the primary client-side representative across all project phases
• Coordinate design development, technical reviews, procurement, and construction activities
• Monitor programme, budget, quality, and project risk throughout delivery
• Ensure effective communication between contractors, consultants, vendors, and key stakeholders
• Drive health & safety excellence and quality assurance across the project
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, and final handover activities
• Ensure all systems and infrastructure are delivered in line with mission-critical performance requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering large-scale data centre, mission-critical, or major infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of German construction legislation and European compliance standards
• Experience managing complex projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover
• Client-side or principal contractor experience preferred
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Strong commercial and programme management capabilities
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or related discipline
• Fluent English required; German advantageous

Package

• Competitive salary package
• Flights included
• Accommodation provided
• Opportunity to work on a flagship hyperscale data centre development
• Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project delivery professional to take a leading role on one of Europe’s most significant data centre developments and help deliver critical next-generation infrastructure.