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Location: Germany, Germany Salary: To €180,000 DOE + Competitive Package

Regional Director- Germany 

To €180,000 DOE + Competitive Package 

Our client is a relatively new player within the European data centre sector. They are part of a parent company based in the USA and have grown rapidly, primarily through acquisitions, over the last few years and now operate 75 different sites across Europe. The organisation is deep in acquisition mode and are about to add a further 10 sites to their portfolio with advanced talks for others that may come to fruition over the next 12-18 months.      

Our client is about to embark on a series of upgrades, improvements, refurbishments and extensions to their existing sites and they are now looking for an experienced Regional Director. As a Regional Director, you will be responsible for team leadership, client relations, and regulatory compliance, playing a key role in the company’s continued growth and success. 

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:    

  • Oversee multiple construction projects across the region, ensuring seamless execution from inception to completion. 

  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, schedule, budget, and resource allocation ensuring alignment with organisational goals and strategic priorities.  

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, contractors, and key stakeholders maintaining strong relationships to ensure all project requirements are clearly understood and met.  

  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, assess risks, and ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets. 

  • Manage regional budgets, forecasting, and cost control, ensuring profitability and financial efficiency by working closely with commercial and procurement teams, optimising supply chain strategies and subcontractor performance. 

  • Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, and presentations, fostering long-term client relationships. 

  • Identify, assess, and address risks throughout the project lifecycle and implement strategies to resolve issues and minimise delays to the project schedule and budget.  

  • Oversee contract negotiations, ensure compliance with contractual obligations, and manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and address contractual changes, disputes, and claims effectively.  

  • Ensure that all project activities meet or exceed quality standards and client expectations, implementing best practices in quality assurance and control throughout the project lifecycle.  

  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture within the project team ensuring all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations, minimising risks to personnel and the environment.  

  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and financial performance data providing regular updates and reports to the relevant stakeholders.  

  • Ensure smooth project handover, including final inspections, testing, and commissioning ensuring that all contractual obligations are fulfilled before project closeout.  

  • Degree/qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. 

  • 10+ years’ experience as Regional Director in construction projects and regional management with significant background in data centre, CSA, MEP, refurbishment projects. 

  • Strong commercial, financial, and contract management expertise. 

  • In-depth knowledge of health & safety regulations, construction laws, and industry best practices. 

  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues and mitigate risks effectively.  

  • Effective communication skills in German with ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.  

The ideal candidate is eligible to work in Germany with no visa restrictions. Please apply with your updated CV and we will contact you in return for a confidential discussion. Qualified applicants can expect a response after 48 hours. 

 

 

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Reference: Regional Director- Germany

Sector: Construction

Type: Permanent

Vision
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Mission
To work in partnership and thoroughly understand the needs and preferences of both our clients and candidates.
Values
Collaborative, passionate, reliable and adaptable - we do not promise what we cannot deliver.