Project Director
€120,000 – €160,000 + package
Location: Germany or Austria (with rotation if needed)
Our client is a leading international general contractor with a proven track record delivering large-scale, complex construction projects across Europe. With projects typically valued between €100m – €250m, they are recognised as a market leader in the delivery of life science, data centre, and advanced industrial facilities.
They are now seeking an experienced
Project Director
to join their expanding operations in
Germany or Austria
, providing leadership across landmark projects.
Responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of major projects (€100m – €250m).
* Lead project strategy, planning, and execution from pre-construction through to handover.
* Manage client relationships at senior level, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded.
* Lead, mentor, and develop large multi-disciplinary project teams.
* Drive health, safety, quality, and sustainability standards throughout project delivery.
* Oversee commercial, contractual, and programme management with a focus on achieving project profitability and client satisfaction.
* Report directly to board-level stakeholders, representing the project at executive level.
Requirements
* Extensive experience as a
Project Director / Senior Project Manager
with a leading general contractor.
* Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects (€100m+) within
life science, data centre, or industrial sectors
.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire large project teams.
* Excellent commercial and contractual awareness.
* Fluent English is essential; German language skills are highly advantageous but not mandatory.
* Flexibility to be based in
Germany or Austria
with regular travel as required.
What's on Offer
* Attractive salary
€120,000 – €160,000 + package
.
* Opportunity to work on
high-profile projects
across Europe.
* Clear career progression within a fast-growing international contractor.
* Market-leading benefits package and relocation support where required.