Matchtech Group

Are you an experienced Lifting Director looking to take ownership of lifting operations on a major hyperscale data centre project?

We're supporting the delivery of a flagship Data Centre in Hanau/Wolfgang (HNU), Germany, and are seeking a Lifting Director to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex lifting activities across a large-scale mission‑critical construction environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for ensuring all lifting operations are safely planned and executed, working closely with project teams, contractors, crane providers, logistics teams, and stakeholders to deliver critical project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Rigging Engineering
• Ground Bearing Pressure Analysis
• Temporary Works Coordination
• Critical Lift Execution
• Incident Investigation & Reporting
• Contractor & Supply Chain Management

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience managing lifting operations on complex construction projects
• Proven experience as a Lifting Director, Lifting Manager, Senior Appointed Person, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of heavy lifting methodologies, rigging, crane operations, and temporary works
• Experience delivering Data Centre, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy, Pharmaceutical, or Mission Critical projects
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management capabilities

Location & Package

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Opportunity to work on one of Europe's most significant hyperscale developments