Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Data Centres
Location: Frankfurt am Main / Berlin / Munich (Hybrid options available)
Sector: Project Management Consultancy – Mission Critical Infrastructure

Build the Future of Europe’s Digital Heartland
Germany’s Data Centre capacity is projected to nearly double by 2030, reaching 4,800 MW. Representing one of our PMC clients, who are the bridge between ambitious global developers and the technical reality of German construction. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile hyperscale and colocation builds across Germany's primary hubs.

Your Role: Leading from Inception to Handover
You will act as the Client Representative, managing multidisciplinary teams through the complex lifecycle of mission-critical projects. Your responsibilities include:

End-to-End Delivery: Owning the project roadmap, ensuring safe execution on schedule and within multi-million euro budgets.
Stakeholder Navigation: Acting as the primary interface between international developers, local contractors, and German regulatory authorities.
Regulatory & Sustainability Leadership: Navigating the German Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) and ensuring projects meet stringent PUE targets and waste heat recovery standards.
Commercial Oversight: Managing project controls, risk assessments, and tender evaluations for major CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) and MEP packages. 
What You Bring

Experience: A proven track record (6+ years) in senior project leadership within a PMC or consultancy environment, specifically on Data Centre or mission-critical builds.
Technical Foundation: A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly preferred.
Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the DACH region’s statutory health and safety requirements and contractual models (VOB/BGB).
Language Skills: Proficiency in English & German is essential; a minimum of B2/C1 German is required for effective coordination with local partners and authorities. 
Why Apply?

Competitive Compensation: Salary packages ranging from €110,000 to €130,000+ depending on seniority and specialist experience.
Premium German Benefits: Including 28 – 30 days of annual leave, company pension schemes (bAV), and "Deutschlandticket" mobility subsidies.
Professional Growth: A dedicated training budget to keep you at the forefront of AI-ready infrastructure and liquid cooling innovations.

Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity