Principal Consultant

The Resolute Group Ltd

Frankfurt

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to lead power connection projects within the data centre sector. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and significant experience in managing complex projects, along with strong stakeholder management skills. This mid-senior level role offers a full-time position and requires fluency in both German and English.

Qualifications

Significant experience managing complex building or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of utilities and power connection processes.
Experience with Hochbau is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead power connection projects from design through to handover.
Coordinate between clients, utilities providers, and engineering teams.
Manage project risks, schedules, and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing communication

Project management

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Building Engineering

Job description

Principal Consultant – Utilities (Power Connections) Frankfurt, Germany

Excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to lead the design and delivery of power connection projects within the data centre sector across Germany.

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Salary: Up to €100,000

The Resolute Group is working in partnership with an Independent Consultancy who are seeking a Principal Consultant to take responsibility for the full project lifecycle from concept and design through to completion and handover, for power connection works supporting large‑scale data centre developments throughout Germany.

This is a strategic role suited to someone who combines strong technical expertise in building or infrastructure projects with proven stakeholder management skills.

Day‑to‑day duties could include:

Lead power connection projects from initial design through to handover, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Act as the main design stakeholder, coordinating between clients, utilities providers, and engineering teams.
Oversee the interface between data centre facilities and external power networks, including substations and grid connections.
Manage project risks, schedules, and reporting throughout all stages of delivery.
Ensure compliance with technical, safety, and environmental regulations.
Support the development of best practice processes and mentor junior team members.

Requirements for the role:

Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Building Engineering (or related discipline).
Significant experience managing complex building or infrastructure projects (Hochbau experience highly relevant).
Strong understanding of utilities and power connection processes.
Proven stakeholder management and client‑facing communication skills.
Fluent in both German and English (C1 level minimum).

PLEASE NOTE

You need to be living and eligible to work in Germany to be suitable for this position.

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If you are interested in this position, please feel free to apply through this link or contact Meike Tomlinson or Fiona Cooper via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 0044 (0) 1332 653 911.

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The Resolute Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all prospective professionals. No individual will be unjustly discriminated against. This includes but is not limited to, discrimination because of age, colour, nationality, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, and political beliefs.

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