Head Of Operations

Job Description

True are partnering with a market-leading Mechanical specialist delivering innovative, prefabricated building services solutions across the UK and Europe. With a strong presence in the data centre sector and a growing pipeline of high-value projects, they’re now looking to appoint a Head of Operations to lead delivery across the Frankfurt region.\n\nAs Head of Operations, you’ll take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple data centre projects, overseeing performance across all departments from design and commercial through to site execution and commissioning. Operating at a senior level, you’ll lead teams across multiple locations, drive programme and commercial performance, and act as the key client-facing figure across major projects.\n\nThis is a strategic leadership role suited to someone with proven experience delivering large-scale, complex mechanical projects, ideally within data centres or mission-critical environments, who can influence business growth while maintaining exceptional delivery standards.\n\nHead of Operations Package:\n\n * €160,000 - €170,000 Salary (DOE)\n\n * Annual bonus scheme\n\n * Flexible working options (regional base or rotational)\n\n * All travel and accommodation included plus overnight subsidies\n\n * Strong pipeline of high-value, mission-critical projects\n\n * VISA assistance available if required\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Take full ownership of multi-project delivery across European data centre schemes\n\n * Lead and coordinate design, commercial, and delivery teams across the full lifecycle\n\n * Drive programme, budget and performance across projects\n\n * Support bid development and work-winning activities\n\n * Oversee recruitment and structure of delivery teams across projects\n\n * Provide monthly reporting and forecasting to senior leadership\n\n * Act as the primary client-facing lead, building and maintaining key relationships\n\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\n * Proven experience in a senior operations / leadership role within M&E or construction\n\n * Strong background delivering data centre or mission-critical projects\n\n * Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across different locations\n\n * Highly commercial with strong planning, forecasting and risk management skills\n\n * Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability\n\n * Willingness to travel regularly or work on a rotational basis if required\n\nThis is a standout opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role in Frankfurt, driving delivery across major European data centre projects while helping shape the future growth of a rapidly expanding, forward-thinking business