Job Description:

Project Operations Manager – Data Centre Construction

Salary: €110,000–€120,000 + Accommodation + Travel + Rotation + €28,000 Living Allowance
Location: Eemshaven, Netherlands
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical
Employment: Permanent

We are representing a leading international engineering and construction contractor delivering major data centre and mission-critical projects across Europe.

An experienced Project Operations Manager is required to oversee site operations on a major data centre construction project. The successful candidate will lead site delivery, coordinate construction and supply chain teams, manage programme and resources, and ensure project milestones are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for site operations and construction delivery.
• Lead pre-planning meetings with project teams and supply chain partners.
• Work closely with the Project Director, Project Manager and Commercial Manager to achieve project KPIs.
• Maintain strong client relationships and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Oversee site setup, logistics, access, facilities and resource planning.
• Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture.
• Ensure suitably trained and appointed personnel are available for high-risk activities, including lifting operations, control of hazardous energy and temporary works.
• Drive quality initiatives and right-first-time delivery across project packages.
• Lead development and coordination of the target construction schedule with the planning team.
• Monitor commercial performance and ensure scope changes are managed through the change control process.
• Maintain effective working relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Lead regular client, operations, planning and leadership meetings.
• Ensure actions, risks and programme issues are tracked and resolved within agreed timescales.

Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree or recognised trade qualification.
• Minimum 10 years' experience managing large-scale construction projects as a general contractor.
• Strong knowledge of Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) packages.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical installations and their interfaces.
• Proven leadership, delegation and team management skills.
• Strong communication, organisation and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.

Package

• €110,000–€120,000 salary
• Accommodation provided
• Travel and rotation covered
• €28,000 living allowance