German Speaking Project Management Director

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver major, complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Provide overall accountability for project performance, including safety, programme, cost, quality, risk and change control.
• Act as the client’s senior representative, managing relationships with clients, regulators, statutory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate large multi-disciplinary teams, including internal resources, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Plan and manage design stages, ensuring the production and delivery of high-quality, safe and compliant design solutions.
• Oversee procurement strategies and contract management (e.g. NEC, ICE, FIDIC, Design & Build).
• Champion health, safety, environmental, sustainability and customer outcomes, embedding best practice across projects.
• Prepare and present governance reports, monthly progress updates and financial forecasts to senior leadership and clients.
• Undertake project and programme reviews to drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Support and lead business development activities, including client engagement, bid leadership and preparation of winning proposals.
• Contribute to the professional development of the wider team and the strategic growth of the business.

Requirements

• Fluent in German (both speaking and writing).
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex construction and/or design-led infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in project, financial, programme and resource management, including multi-million-pound budgets or fees.
• Experience managing and directing large project teams (often 100+ people), both insourced and outsourced.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent (e.g. ICE, APM, CIOB, RICS, PMP).
• Member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE).

Nice to have

• Understanding of DCO processes and/or consented infrastructure environments would be an advantage.
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH) desirable.

What the company offers

• Commitment to your development.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.