Freelance MEP Project Manager – Hyperscale Data Centres (Client-Side)
📍 Frankfurt, Germany | ⏱ 6–12 months (extendable) | 💼 Freelance
We are looking for an experienced MEP Project Manager to join a client-side team delivering a large-scale hyperscale data centre development in Frankfurt. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical and stakeholder management skills who can drive the successful delivery of mission-critical MEP systems in a high-pressure environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the full lifecycle of MEP works (design review, procurement, installation, commissioning, handover).
* Act as the client’s representative, coordinating between design teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
* Oversee schedule, budget, quality, and risk management, ensuring compliance with project objectives.
* Guarantee adherence to Tier III/IV standards, German building codes, and health & safety requirements.
* Support and oversee commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and final technical handover, including O&M documentation.
* Provide clear and consistent progress reporting to the client, highlighting risks and proposing mitigation measures.
Requirements:
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or related).
* 10+ years’ experience in MEP project management, ideally within data centres, mission-critical facilities, or large infrastructure projects.
* Proven track record of working client-side with contractors and consultants.
* Strong knowledge of German construction regulations; commissioning experience highly desirable.
* Fluent English & German
* Independent, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most significant hyperscale data centre projects, in a freelance role offering high visibility and responsibility.