Business Unit Lead (Electrical Bias)

Business Unit Lead – Data Centres & Mission‑Critical Projects

Location: Germany or Finland (Europe)

Positions Available: 2

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Package and Benefits

• Single accommodation provided
• Daily living allowance
• Flights provided
• Rotation package for site-based roles, where applicable

About the Role

We are working on behalf of a leading European M&E design and build contractor to appoint two experienced Business Unit Leads to support major data centre and mission‑critical construction programmes across Germany and Finland.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for individuals with a strong electrical engineering background and proven operations leadership experience. The successful candidates will provide strategic, commercial and operational direction across complex project portfolios, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, programme delivery and financial performance.

The role will involve leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, overseeing operational performance and supporting the continued growth of the business across technically demanding construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Leadership

Lead business unit strategy, operational performance and delivery culture.

Translate business objectives into operational plans, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.

Provide senior oversight across project management, construction, commercial, design and commissioning functions.

Monitor performance across multiple projects, identifying risks, resolving challenges and driving continuous improvement.

Support resource planning and the mobilisation of new projects and programmes.

Project and Programme Delivery

Oversee the successful delivery of major data centre and mission‑critical projects.

Ensure projects meet safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives.

Review project progress, programme performance, risks, change management and procurement activities.

Work closely with project leadership teams to resolve operational challenges and maintain delivery standards.

Ensure effective coordination between engineering, construction, design and commissioning teams.

Commercial and Financial Management

Take responsibility for business unit performance against commercial and financial objectives.

Provide oversight of budgets, forecasts, resource allocation and project performance.

Support tender reviews, project bids and commercial decision‑making.

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, profitability and project outcomes.

Ensure appropriate commercial controls and reporting processes are maintained.

Business Development and Client Relationships

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and strategic partners.

Represent the business at senior client meetings and key stakeholder engagements.

Support business development, pursuit strategy and tendering activities.

Identify opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and support future project growth.

Maintain a strong focus on client satisfaction, service quality and long‑term partnerships.

Leadership and Team Development

Lead and develop senior teams across multiple disciplines and project locations.

Establish clear expectations, accountability and performance standards.

Support succession planning, talent development and the strengthening of leadership capability.

Promote collaboration, communication and a consistent delivery culture across the business unit.

Encourage professional development and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Governance, Compliance and Continuous Improvement

Ensure appropriate governance, compliance and reporting standards are embedded across projects.

Maintain a strong focus on health and safety, quality assurance and operational risk management.

Review delivery processes and implement improvements where required.

Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied across the project portfolio.

Promote consistent standards and effective operational controls across all activities.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidates will demonstrate a combination of technical engineering expertise, operational leadership and commercial awareness.

• Electrical Engineering Background: A strong professional background in electrical engineering, ideally within M&E construction, data centres or other mission‑critical environments.
• Operations Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading operations, business units or multiple projects within an engineering or technically complex construction business.
• Data Centre or Mission‑Critical Experience: A strong understanding of the demands associated with data centre delivery or other technically complex construction programmes.
• Multi‑Project Management: Demonstrable experience overseeing multiple projects, teams or operational functions simultaneously.
• Commercial Acumen: Experience managing commercial performance, budgets, contracts, resources and client relationships.
• Senior Team Leadership: The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across project delivery, construction, design, commercial and commissioning functions.
• Strategic and Operational Management: The ability to translate business strategy into operational performance while maintaining safety, quality, programme and financial objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to engage with senior clients and strategic partners.
• Leadership Approach: A strategic, decisive and hands‑on leadership style suited to a high‑growth, international project environment.
• Previous experience in a Business Unit Lead, Operations Director, Business Unit Director or equivalent senior operational leadership position.
• Experience supporting the growth of a business unit within an M&E design and build contractor.
• Experience with international project delivery or teams operating across multiple locations.
• Involvement in tendering, business development, resource mobilisation and strategic project planning.