Job Description:

Production Control Manager – Data Centre – Frankfurt, Germany

Our client is a €2bn turnover, Tier:1 main contractor operating across the UK, Ireland & Europe. They undertake major, complex schemes with a particular emphasis on Data Centres, Pharmaceutical and Life Science projects.

Due to continued growth in the region of their Data Centre projects division, our client is now seeking a Production Control Manager on a Data Centre construction project in Frankfurt, Germany.

Responsibilities

Production Planning & Look-Ahead Schedules

• Manage short-interval planning and maintain 8-week, 4-week, 2-week and weekly look-ahead plans using Visilean, ensuring trade commitments are captured and aligned with the master programme.

Trade Coordination & Constraint Management

• Coordinate CSA, MEP, fire protection and fit-out activities across multiple work zones, maintaining a live constraints log and escalating unresolved blockers to the Construction Manager.

Lean Construction & Performance Tracking

• Facilitate pull-planning sessions, weekly coordination meetings and daily huddles in line with the Last Planner System, tracking Percent Plan Complete (PPC) and analysing reasons for variance.

Progress Reporting & Digital Planning

• Maintain Visilean boards and project CDE records, producing dashboards on progress, planning adherence, constraints and key risks while highlighting schedule slippage and proposed mitigation options.

Procurement, Logistics & Commissioning Readiness

• Monitor procurement status, long-lead deliveries, site logistics, BIM coordination interfaces and area handover prerequisites to support efficient sequencing and commissioning readiness.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ site-based experience in production control, construction planning or coordination on large-scale construction projects.
• Practical experience with Lean Construction and the Last Planner System, including short-interval planning, PPC tracking and constraint management.
• Proficiency in Visilean or similar planning tools, such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, alongside strong Excel or Power BI skills; data centre experience and German language skills would be advantageous.

Benefits

€70,000 - €75,000 + Accommodation, Rotation, Flights, Travel, Healthcare, Pension, Overseas allowance