Quality Lead

We are currently recruiting for a Country Quality Lead to take overall responsibility for quality across Germany for a leading international contractor operating at the forefront of the European data centre sector .

The role will be predominantly based in Frankfurt , with responsibility for quality across the wider German operation and multiple major data centre projects.

This is a newly created senior leadership position driven by exceptional growth and success in the German market , with the business on track to achieve projected annual turnover of approximately €500m .

With three major projects already live in Germany and a fourth due to commence before the end of 2026 , this is an opportunity to join the business at a pivotal stage of its expansion.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Country Managing Director and Group Quality Director , the Country Quality Lead will take strategic ownership of quality across the German business.

You’ll provide leadership across multiple projects, ensuring consistent quality standards, processes and performance while developing and leading the country's quality function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Take overall responsibility for quality across the German business .
• Provide strategic quality leadership across multiple live and upcoming data centre projects.
• Lead, develop and mentor the country's Quality team.
• Ensure consistent implementation of quality policies, procedures and standards across all projects.
• Work closely with project leadership teams to identify and manage quality risks.
• Monitor project quality performance, KPIs, audits and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote a culture of quality excellence.
• Engage directly with clients, consultants and other key stakeholders at senior level.
• Support mobilisation of new projects and ensure quality requirements are embedded from the outset.
• Work closely with the Group Quality Director to align country operations with wider group standards and objectives.
• Provide senior leadership on quality issues, corrective actions and lessons learned.

About You

This is a senior-level appointment , and we're looking for someone who has already demonstrated the ability to lead quality at a regional, country or multi-project level.

• Previous senior-level Quality leadership experience.
• Background working for a leading international main contractor .
• Proven experience managing and developing Quality teams.
• Experience overseeing quality across multiple major projects , ideally at regional or country level.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can operate strategically at Country and Group level while still understanding the technical and operational realities of delivering major data centre projects.

Package

• Predominantly based in Frankfurt
• Single accommodation provided
• Additional benefits
• 10 days on / 4 days off rotation

Why This Opportunity?

This is much more than a project-based Quality role.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the Quality function for an entire country , working directly with the Country MD and Group Quality Director while supporting a rapidly expanding portfolio of major data centre developments.

With €500m projected annual turnover , multiple live projects and further growth already secured, this is a genuinely high-profile opportunity for an experienced Quality leader looking to take the next step in their career.

If you're a senior Quality professional with major data centre experience and a track record of leading teams across complex international projects, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

DM me or apply directly for further information.