Senior project manager and regional lead - germany

Requisition ID: 100614

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Essen, North Rhine, Germany

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you! Senior Project Manager & Germany Lead – Ports and Terminals

Hatch is one of the world's leading engineering, project delivery, and professional services firms, supporting some of the most innovative port, logistics, industrial, mining, and energy projects globally. As part of our growing Ports & Terminals practice, we are seeking an experienced engineering leader to help grow our presence in Germany while delivering major infrastructure projects alongside a dynamic global team of specialists.

This role provides the opportunity to combine local leadership in Germany with participation in high-profile international projects. The successful candidate will work closely with Hatch's global experts in terminal planning, port operations, civil infrastructure, electrical systems, automation, communications, IT/OT, and systems integration, while serving clients and partners across Germany and Europe. This role will be based in Hamburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Hatch's Ports & Terminals business in Germany.
• Act as Project Manager for major multidisciplinary infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, authorities, and strategic partners within Germany.
• Lead project delivery from planning and concept development through detailed design and implementation support.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, communications, automation, and digital disciplines.
• Collaborate with global subject matter experts in terminal operations, planning, electrical engineering, automation, IT/OT, and systems integration.
• Coordinate activities with teaming partners, subconsultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives within Germany and Europe.
• Ensure compliance with German regulations, industry standards, permitting requirements, and client specifications.
• Monitor project performance and communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and key milestones to clients and leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional engineering registration or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience delivering major engineering, infrastructure, industrial, logistics, transportation, energy, or similar capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering projects in Germany.
• Proven track record managing complex stakeholder environments and coordinating diverse technical disciplines.
• Experience leading engineering teams through planning, design, procurement, construction support, and project implementation phases.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and external project partners.
• Strong understanding of German project delivery, permitting, and regulatory environments.
• Experience within ports and terminals is advantageous but not essential.
• Candidates from infrastructure, logistics, transportation, energy, power, oil & gas, industrial, or other complex asset-intensive industries are encouraged to apply.

Language Requirements

• German language proficiency: C1 or higher.
• English language proficiency: B2 or higher.
• Ability to lead client and stakeholder engagements in German and collaborate effectively within international project teams in English.

Areas of Project Delivery

• Port and terminal developments and modernization programs.
• Logistics and intermodal infrastructure.
• Industrial and energy infrastructure.
• Electrical power and utility systems.
• Communications and fibre-optic networks.
• Operational technology (OT) and industrial digital systems.
• IT/OT integration and systems architecture.
• Terminal automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Brownfield and greenfield developments.
• Large multidisciplinary capital projects within active operating environments.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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