Senior Project Manager - Data Centres

Lead and deliver complex multi-disciplinary data centre projects across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and planning through design, construction and handover, ensuring programme, budget, risk and resource control whilst proactively identifying and managing risks and opportunities to support successful project outcomes.

Act as the client-facing project lead, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing design, permitting and stakeholder interfaces, and driving successful, safe and sustainable project outcomes.

Provide technically credible guidance, bring sufficient data centre experience to engage clients credibly on design solutions, resilience, energy efficiency, PUE, WUE commissioning, sustainability, and delivery risk, drawing on Arup's specialist expertise across disciplines.

Collaborate across Arup, connect with Arup's EIMEA and global data centre network, sharing market intelligence, best practice, technical knowledge, and client insights to strengthen Arup's position across the region.

Academic background: Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline or equivalent professional qualification and experience; a technical background in the built environment is strongly preferred.

Data centre sector experience: 9+ years substantial experience in the data centre sector, delivering multi-disciplinary design projects and ideally also experience in advisory, delivery, due diligence, or client-side development; a demonstrable track record of success in the German or broader European market.

Business development expertise: Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, account planning, opportunity creation, and winning work; experience shaping and leading commercially compelling pursuits for complex, high-value commissions.

Commercial and technical acumen: Strong understanding of market dynamics, commercial risk, fee strategy, project profitability, and long-term client value; enough technical data centre knowledge to engage clients credibly on data centre design resilience, energy efficiency, sustainability, commissioning, delivery strategy, and technical risk.

People and team development: Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, co-ordinating technical specialists, and supporting the professional development of junior and emerging colleagues in a complex commercial environment.

Communication and language: Professional proficiency in German and English (written and spoken) is essential; excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with willingness to travel within Germany and across Europe to engage with clients and colleagues.