Asset & Planning Manager - Hosting

Hamilton Barnes; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Remote work options

Travel allowance

Bike leasing

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes in Darmstadt is seeking two Asset & Planning Managers to bridge construction and operations for large-scale data centres. You will ensure operator and customer requirements are integrated, manage handovers, and oversee commissioning while coordinating with engineering teams.

The role demands senior technical experience, strong communication skills, and a capability to lead a team of mechanics and technicians. German flavor is beneficial; flexible/hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with several years of relevant experience.
• Specialisation in data centre engineering, systems, testing, commissioning, and IST processes.
• Experience with handover of construction sites to operations.
• Extensive experience directly managing a team of mechanics and technicians.
• Business fluent English with German appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support operational readiness of data centres and integrate operator and customer requirements during construction.
• Develop project-specific handover plans for Operations in collaboration with Engineering & Construction.
• Monitor construction progress from an operational readiness perspective and ensure smooth transition to Operations.
• Oversee commissioning activities (L2-L5) and participate in handover to end customer/operator.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including building permits and inspections.

Skills

Graduate engineer

Data centre engineering

Handover experience

Team management

English fluent

German appreciated

Education

MSc in engineering

Technician qualification

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a data center operator that plans, builds, and runs sustainable, efficient data centers, with a growing presence in one of Germany's most active data center markets.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Asset & Planning Managers to support the operational readiness of a growing portfolio of large-scale, mission-critical data centers in the Rhine-Main region. The ideal candidate will sit at the interface between construction and operations in a hands-on, technically demanding role, making sure every operator and customer requirement is considered, integrated, and tested before a facility goes live.

Responsibilities:

• Support operational readiness of data centres, ensuring operator and customer requirements are integrated during construction
• Work closely with Engineering & Construction to develop project-specific handover plans for Operations
• Continuously monitor construction progress from an operational readiness perspective
• Ensure smooth transition from Engineering & Construction to Operations
• Identify operator requirements and ensure their technical and documentary implementation
• Evaluate technical design with consideration of operational factors, maintainability, redundancy, accessibility
• Ensure Operations team is trained on technical systems
• Review and assist with MOPs, EOPs, and SOPs
• Ensure operational safety processes are tested and ready before "Ready for Service"
• Participate in construction, planning, and commissioning meetings
• Support and oversee commissioning activities (L2-L5)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including building permits and BImSchG
• Support coordination of official inspections and regulatory approvals
• Participate in the formal handover process to end customer / operator
• Monitor and track operations-relevant documentation
• Perform quality checks and issue notifications where installations may impact operational performanceStandardise and optimise handover, construction, and documentation processes for future projects

Skills / Must Have:

• Graduate engineer, MSc, or technician with several years of relevant experience
• Specialisation in data centre engineering, systems, testing, commissioning, and IST processes
• Work experience in a critical data centre environment
• Experience with handover of construction sites to operations
• Extensive experience directly managing a team of mechanics and technicians
• Strong moderator and communicator
• Business fluent English with confident technical application required; German appreciated

Benefits:

• Secure position in a future-oriented company within the energy and digital infrastructure sector
• Attractive compensation package including social benefits and bonus system
• Flexible working models and remote work options
• Individual development opportunities through training and career programmes
• Team-oriented culture with open communication and short decision-making paths
• Additional benefits including travel allowance, bike leasing scheme, and more

Salary:

• €95,000 per annum (dependent on seniority and experience)