Project Director – Data Centre/ Client Side

BULB Recruitment Ltd

Location: Berlin, Germany
Sector: Data Centre Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent / Salary Role
Package: Competitive Salary + Flights + Accommodation Included
We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to join a major hyperscale data centre development in Berlin. This is a client-side leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of project legislation, design management, construction delivery, and stakeholder coordination across a large-scale mission-critical facility.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the project lifecycle from pre-construction through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, compliantly, on programme, and to the highest operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the successful delivery of a hyperscale data centre project from design through to completion
* Oversee all project compliance with German regulations, European legislation, and client standards
* Manage multidisciplinary teams including CSA, MEP, commissioning, controls, and specialist consultants
* Act as the primary client-side representative across all project phases
* Coordinate design development, technical reviews, procurement, and construction activities
* Monitor programme, budget, quality, and project risk throughout delivery
* Ensure effective communication between contractors, consultants, vendors, and key stakeholders
* Drive health & safety excellence and quality assurance across the project
* Support commissioning, operational readiness, and final handover activities
* Ensure all systems and infrastructure are delivered in line with mission-critical performance requirements
Requirements
* Proven experience delivering large-scale data centre, mission-critical, or major infrastructure projects
* Strong understanding of German construction legislation and European compliance standards
* Experience managing complex projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover
* Client-side or principal contractor experience preferred
* Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
* Strong commercial and programme management capabilities
* Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services, or related discipline
* Fluent English required; German advantageous
Package
* Competitive salary package
* Flights included
* Accommodation provided
* Opportunity to work on a flagship hyperscale data centre development
* Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project delivery professional to take a leading role on one of Europe’s most significant data centre developments and help deliver critical next-generation infrastructure