Project Director – Frankfurt, Germany
Exceptional opportunity for an experienced Project Director to join a leading German Architectural and Engineering consultancy, overseeing large and technically complex developments, with a strong focus on data centres and high-tech industrial projects across all HOAI phases (1–9).
Location: Frankfurt
Salary: €95,000 + package (based on experience)
Job Description
The Resolute Group is supporting a major German Architectural and Engineering firm seeking to appoint a senior Project Director to lead strategic project delivery in Frankfurt. This position will take full responsibility for the successful execution of complex technical projects — including mission-critical facilities and data centres — from early concept and permitting through design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing overall leadership and accountability for end-to-end project delivery across all HOAI phases
* Directing and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams (architecture, structural, MEP, specialist consultants)
* Setting project strategy, overseeing programme planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
* Acting as the primary senior contact for clients, investors, authorities, and key stakeholders
* Managing high-value tendering, procurement, contract negotiations, and commercial oversight
* Ensuring technical excellence, quality assurance, and compliance with German regulations and permitting processes
* Leading site supervision, progress monitoring, and performance reviews through to project completion
* Ensuring structured communication and reporting at executive and project-board level
Requirements
* Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
* 10+ years professional experience, including leadership of large technical or mission-critical projects
* Proven experience delivering data centre / high-tech / industrial projects in Germany
* Excellent knowledge of German building codes, VOB, HOAI, and permitting processes
* German C2 fluency (essential), with strong English capability
* Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing major stakeholders
Please Note:
Applicants must be living in, or eligible to work in, Frankfurt or the surrounding region.
If you are interested, please apply via the link or contact Meike Tomlinson or Fiona Cooper on LinkedIn, or call The Resolute Group at +44 (0)1332 653 911.
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