Project Manager

Role overview

An international engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex energy infrastructure and data centre projects across Germany. The role covers full project ownership from early-stage planning through commissioning and final handover, working with cross-functional teams on high-value high-voltage, medium-voltage and mission-critical work.

The position is based in Germany and offers a salary of €90,000 to €120,000, depending on experience.

What you will do

• Take responsibility for delivering electrical infrastructure and mission-critical projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
• Bring together engineering, commercial, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to keep delivery aligned.
• Create and maintain project programmes, budgets, staffing plans and delivery timelines.
• Develop effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to tender submissions, project planning and mobilisation for new assignments.
• Ensure work is delivered in line with contract commitments, commercial targets and programme milestones.
• Encourage and maintain strong standards in health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Oversee project risks, change management and financial performance.
• Track progress and provide regular updates on schedule, cost, quality and risk.
• Chair project meetings and promote collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Support improvement initiatives that enhance delivery efficiency and operational outcomes.

What the employer is looking for

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or a similar field.
• Background in delivering large electrical infrastructure, substations, renewable energy, transmission and distribution, or data centre projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Strong commercial understanding, including management of budgets, contracts and project finances.
• Experience handling subcontractors, suppliers and client relationships during project delivery.
• Confident leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capability to work across multiple disciplines and solve technically and commercially complex issues.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety and quality expectations in EPC or engineering settings.
• Fluency in both German and English.

Eligibility and other information

Applicants must already be living in Germany and legally eligible to work there.

The employer operates an equal opportunities policy and does not discriminate on grounds including age, colour, nationality, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or political beliefs.

Confidentiality will be maintained for all correspondence.

This role is for an experienced professional who can manage complex projects in a demanding engineering environment.