Job Description
Project Director - Data Centre Delivery, Germany
Frankfurt (Hybrid working, with some regional travel)
️ Requirements: Fluent English & working proficiency in German
Sector: Hyperscale/Data Centre Infrastructure | Full Construction Lifecycle
Our Client is a leading global real estate and infrastructure platform with a strong footprint across Europe, delivering high-spec data centres, mission critical builds, and industrial assets.
The business partners with hyperscale and enterprise clients to develop sustainable, scalable facilities in strategic markets, including Germany.
With a flat structure and agile delivery model, the company empowers technical leaders to drive end-to-end project execution across the full construction lifecycle
As a result of this growth, the firm is looking for a seasoned Project Director / Head of Delivery with proven experience managing the end-to-end construction lifecycle of mission-critical data centre developments.
This role is for a construction leader with a strategic mindset, technical fluency, and client-facing experience.
You’ll lead high-value, complex data centre projects from design finalisation and tendering through to commissioning, while owning budgets, schedules, contracts, and stakeholder relationships.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
* Oversee the full construction lifecycle of large-scale data centre developments
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams (internal & external), including consultants, GC, legal, commercial, and sustainability functions
* Take charge of final design coordination, tender evaluation, contracting, and site execution
* Act as client liaison during delivery, ensuring alignment, reporting, and stakeholder management
* Manage FIDIC (or equivalent) contract frameworks, change orders, risk and claims
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to global quality standards
Essential Requirements for this Role:
* 10+ years of project leadership experience in data centre or critical infrastructure construction
* Track record of full lifecycle project delivery in Germany or continental Europe
* Strong knowledge of contractual frameworks (FIDIC or similar)
* Excellent leadership, risk management, negotiation, and team coordination skills
* Able to operate autonomously, while integrating with high-performance regional teams
* Fluent English + proficiency in German is essential
What's in it for you?
* Lead flagship hyperscale data centre projects in one of Europe’s most dynamic markets
* Join a globally established infrastructure platform committed to sustainability and innovation
* Work within a non-hierarchical, collaborative culture with true ownership and agility
* Be part of a growing pan-European team trusted to deliver real-world impact
If you are interested in applying for this role, please respond directly to this advert with your updated CV or email it to csmith@firstpointgroup.com
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