Hanley Energy is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Frankfurt. The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of data centre electrical and critical power projects, working with cross-functional teams, subcontractors, clients and key stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.
This role is suited to a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, electrical engineer, electrician or electrical site foreman with relevant delivery experience who is ready to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced, technically focused environment. Most projects will be based in Frankfurt, with occasional travel across the EMEA/APAC regions as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional internal teams and subcontractors through all phases of engineering and project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Manage multiple projects in parallel, establishing clear priorities, deliverables, milestones and reporting requirements.
- Interpret client requirements, technical drawings and specifications to develop detailed project plans, scopes of work and delivery strategies.
- Assess project scope and specifications to identify resource, procurement, programme and technical requirements.
- Prepare and maintain project schedules, work breakdown structures, budgets, resource plans and progress reports.
- Create and control key project documentation, including risk registers, quality plans, issue logs, change orders, method statements and risk assessments, and project close-out records.
- Coordinate project resources, materials, subcontractors and site activities to support efficient installation, testing and commissioning.
- Lead and attend project kick-off, site, client and progress meetings, ensuring decisions and actions are clearly documented and followed through.
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, providing clear updates on progress, risk, cost, quality and programme.
- Monitor project commercial performance, including budgets, procurement, variations and invoicing, and take corrective action where required.
- Identify, manage and resolve project risks, issues and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
- Support project handover and close-out, ensuring all documentation, lessons learned and outstanding actions are completed.
- Identify follow-on opportunities and communicate relevant information to the sales and management teams.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing technical knowledge, project experience and lessons learned across the organisation.
Experience and Qualifications
- Relevant experience in project management, project coordination, electrical engineering, electrical supervision or a related discipline.
- An electrical or electronic engineering qualification, recognised project management qualification, or relevant electrical trade qualification is desirable.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: electrical power systems, switchgear, UPS systems, SCADA, energy management, building management systems, installation, testing or commissioning.
- Experience supporting or delivering large-scale electrical, data centre, mission-critical or infrastructure projects is advantageous.
- A sound understanding of project planning, scheduling, reporting, risk management, change control and commercial management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management and scheduling tools is advantageous.
- Fluent English is required; German or another European language is an advantage.
- Flexibility to travel occasionally within the EMEA/APAC regions.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership, organisation and project coordination skills.
- Excellent client-facing, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to monitor project cost and performance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver multiple projects in parallel.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent, high-quality delivery.
- Professional approach to issue resolution, decision-making and stakeholder management.
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary with excellent career development opportunities.
- Company healthcare plan.
- Company pension scheme.
- Death in service life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing programme.
- Academic assistance and structured in-house training.
- Hanley Energy Affinity Scheme.
- Free parking at all locations.
- Hybrid work model where applicable.
Work Location: Germany
