Project Lead

Job Title: Client-Side Project Director / Project Lead (Data Centre)

Location: Berlin, Germany (Fully site-based)

Contract Duration: Approx. 24 months (2-year project)

• 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

• Strong background in electrical systems (preferred), with openness to MEP-focused candidates
• 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