Job Title: Client-Side Project Director / Project Lead (Data Centre) Location: Berlin, Germany (Fully site-based)
Contract Duration: Approx. 24 months (2-year project)
Package / Benefits:
Competitive salary - £120 - 150k
Flights included
Accommodation provided
Project Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Client-Side Project Director / Project Lead to oversee the delivery of a large-scale 80MW, two-phase data centre project in Berlin, Germany. This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing the project lifecycle from construction through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the client-side lead, representing the owner’s interests across all project phases
Oversee the successful delivery of a hyperscale data centre project (80MW, 2-phase build)
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including contractors, consultants, and stakeholders
Ensure project delivery aligns with programme, budget, and quality expectations
Drive construction progress, commissioning strategy, and handover processes
Provide strong leadership across electrical and MEP systems delivery
Manage risk, reporting, and governance structures at senior level
Interface with senior stakeholders, providing clear and consistent updates
Requirements:
Proven experience in a Project Director / Project Lead role on data centre projects (essential)
Strong background in electrical systems (preferred), with openness to MEP-focused candidates
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale (50MW+) mission-critical projects
Experience working client-side or representing client interests
Strong understanding of data centre construction, commissioning, and operations
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-value project environment
Additional Information:
Role is site-based in Berlin, Germany
Immediate or flexible start available
Long-term opportunity on a flagship European data centre project