Delmec Engineering Limited is an international telecommunications infrastructure provider, established in 1975 and headquartered in Ireland. The company designs, manufactures, installs and maintains telecommunications infrastructure for leading mobile network operators, tower companies and fibre providers across Europe, Africa and Asia.
Delmec’s core business is built around three key areas: the manufacture and supply of telecommunications towers and masts; the installation and construction of telecommunications base stations; and the structural auditing, inspection and design analysis of telecommunications infrastructure. With operations spanning multiple regions and a presence in over 40 countries, Delmec delivers high-quality engineering solutions and services to mobile network operators, tower portfolio managers and infrastructure developers worldwide.
Delmec has entered the growing German telecommunications market in recent years and is working with leading mobile network operators (MNOs) and tower companies, providing engineering services, street furniture solutions, tower supply and installation, and other associated products and services.
As Germany accelerates its 5G and gigabit rollout, we are expanding our delivery team and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead projects from initial survey through to final client handover.
ROLE OVERVIEW
An excellent opportunity for an experienced telecom infrastructure Project Manager to take full ownership of multi-site rollout projects for major German operators/Towercos.
Job title
Project Manager
Location
Based in the Düsseldorf region of Germany – hybrid, with regular travel to sites and customer offices
Reports to
Program Manager / Head of Delivery
Direct reports
Partner teams/subcontractor crews assigned to the project
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will own delivery of telecom infrastructure projects new macro sites, MacroPoles, small cells, upgrades (4G/5G), tower and rooftop works, and fibre (FTTx) builds for mobile network operators and tower companies in Germany.
You are accountable for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and health & safety on every project you run. You coordinate partner teams, subcontractors, landlords, and authorities, and you are the day-to-day contact for the customer.
The role combines structured project management with hands-on site oversight. It suits someone who is comfortable in both a planning meeting and on a construction site.
Project planning and delivery
- Plan and run projects from kick-off to handover, keeping scope, schedule, and budget on baseline.
- Build and maintain the project schedule, milestones, and resource plan, and track progress weekly.
- Manage the full site lifecycle: site acquisition, surveys, design approval, permitting, civil and electrical works, installation, integration, commissioning, and acceptance.
- Apply the delivery approach agreed with the PMO (predictive, agile, or hybrid) and follow its governance.
Customer and stakeholder management
- Act as the main contact for the customer (MNOs, tower companies, fibre operators) and build a strong working relationship.
- Run regular progress meetings and provide accurate weekly reports on status, risks, and KPIs.
- Coordinate with landlords, municipalities, and utilities to secure access, approvals, and power connections.
- Spot opportunities for additional work with existing customers and pass them to the commercial team.
Permits, compliance, and quality
- Manage building permits, landlord agreements, and other approvals with local authorities.
- Ensure works meet German standards and regulations, including DIN/VDE norms and customer specifications.
- Review site documentation, record non-conforming work, and drive corrective actions to close-out.
- Ensure contractual KPIs and SLAs are met.
Health and safety
- Enforce the highest standards of occupational health and safety, in accordance with the Arbeitsschutzgesetz and DGUV regulations.
- Ensure that risk assessments (Gefährdungsbeurteilungen), method statements, and safety briefings are in place before work begins.
- Carry out site safety inspections and lead incident investigations when needed.
Commercial and financial control
- Manage the project budget, track costs, and produce monthly forecasts.
- Control scope changes through the change request process, including pricing and customer sign-off.
- Validate subcontractor work and invoices against agreed rates and completed milestones.
- Ensure projects deliver the planned margin.
Partner Team and subcontractor management
- Lead and coordinate partner teams, site crews, and subcontractors, and assign work against the plan.
- Select, onboard, and manage subcontractors and suppliers, and monitor their performance.
- Plan materials, equipment, and logistics to avoid site delays.
- Coach team members and support their development.
Risk and governance
- Identify risks and issues early, maintain the risk register, and put mitigation plans in place.
- Escalate issues on time, in line with the escalation guidelines.
- Close projects properly, including handover documentation and a lessons-learned review.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in telecommunications, electrical or civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in telecom infrastructure (mobile sites, towers, or fibre).
- Proven delivery of multi-site rollout projects with budget responsibility.
- Working knowledge of the site lifecycle: acquisition, permitting, civil works, installation, and integration.
- Experience managing partners, subcontractors and site crews.
- Fluent German and good English, spoken and written.
- Valid right to work in Germany (EU citizenship or a valid permit).
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel frequently to sites.
- Strong skills in MS Project, Excel, AI enabled project management and reporting tools.
- PMP, IPMA, or agile certification (e.g. PMI-ACP, Scrum).
- Knowledge of the German telecom market, including major operators, tower companies, and the national gigabit rollout.
- Familiarity with German permitting processes and the Telecommunications Act (TKG).
- Safety qualifications, such as a SiGeKo or Sicherheitsfachkraft course, and working-at-height or first-aid certification.
- Experience with RF, power, or transmission (microwave) systems.
- Experience with digital project tools such as Power BI, Jira, or site management platforms.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Competency- What it looks like in this role
Project management
Plans realistically, controls scope, and keeps multiple sites moving in parallel
Critical thinking
Identifies root causes of delays and makes sound decisions with incomplete information
Agility
Adapts plans quickly when permits, weather, or access change
Business acumen
Understands project margins, cost drivers, and the customer's commercial priorities
Identifies and implements improved tools, processes, and methods to make rollout more efficient and consistent
Safety leadership
Stops unsafe work and sets the safety standard on site
What success looks like in your first 12 months
- At least 90% of sites and key milestones delivered on schedule.
- Projects delivered within ±5% of budget and at or above planned margin.
- All customer KPIs and SLAs met, with a strong customer relationship in place.
- A zero-incident safety record across your sites.
- Reliable, on-time reporting and a disciplined change control process.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Hybrid working, with flexible hours where project schedules allow
- Funded certifications (PMP, safety training) and a clear career path to Program Manager
- The chance to shape Germany's 5G and fibre rollout
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