Senior Project Manager - Germany
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 20 October 2026
Apply NowSalter Grange is recruiting a Senior Project Manager on behalf of a leading European construction and engineering contractor, delivering complex projects for the world's leading corporations across enterprise and hyperscale data centres, advanced technology and life sciences.
As the Senior Project Manager you will lead the delivery team in Düsseldorf, taking responsibility for safe delivery, programme, budget and the client relationship. This is a Senior Project Manager role with real ownership, working on technically demanding data centre projects.
Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:
* Build strong working relationships with the client team and their representatives.
* Lead the delivery team and make sure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
* Manage risks and opportunities, and make sure mitigations are in place.
* Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports covering % complete, schedule performance, variance and costs.
* Make sure subcontractors are vetted and approved, properly resourced and working to an agreed schedule, plan of work and safety rules.
* Carry out routine inspections to confirm work matches the agreed scope and programme.
* Manage the contract budget and report on monthly status to the client and internally.
* Be the point of contact during significant events or technical escalations, and make sure contractual SLAs and KPIs are met.
What You Will Need as Senior Project Manager:
* At least 5 years' experience in a similar position.
* A project management or trade qualification.
* Detailed knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems in a data centre, including transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, chilled water, air handling and fire detection and suppression systems.
* Experience delivering data centre upgrade works, and managing vendors and subcontractors.
* Experience in health and safety risk assessments and control measures.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
* Willingness to travel and work abroad.
* Preferred: an EU passport.
If you are a Senior Project Manager looking for your next move, please send your CV to Salter Grange at the provided link
As the Senior Project Manager you will lead the delivery team in Düsseldorf, taking responsibility for safe delivery, programme, budget and the client relationship. This is a Senior Project Manager role with real ownership, working on technically demanding data centre projects.
Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:
* Build strong working relationships with the client team and their representatives.
* Lead the delivery team and make sure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
* Manage risks and opportunities, and make sure mitigations are in place.
* Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports covering % complete, schedule performance, variance and costs.
* Make sure subcontractors are vetted and approved, properly resourced and working to an agreed schedule, plan of work and safety rules.
* Carry out routine inspections to confirm work matches the agreed scope and programme.
* Manage the contract budget and report on monthly status to the client and internally.
* Be the point of contact during significant events or technical escalations, and make sure contractual SLAs and KPIs are met.
What You Will Need as Senior Project Manager:
* At least 5 years' experience in a similar position.
* A project management or trade qualification.
* Detailed knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems in a data centre, including transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, chilled water, air handling and fire detection and suppression systems.
* Experience delivering data centre upgrade works, and managing vendors and subcontractors.
* Experience in health and safety risk assessments and control measures.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
* Willingness to travel and work abroad.
* Preferred: an EU passport.
If you are a Senior Project Manager looking for your next move, please send your CV to Salter Grange at the provided link