We’re supporting a highly regarded, design-led consultancy operating at the forefront of the global venue, entertainment, and leisure sector. This organisation has built a reputation for delivering some of the most technically complex and visually striking projects across Europe and beyond, working with world-class clients to bring ambitious concepts to life.
Their portfolio spans major stadiums, arenas, theatres, live music venues, immersive entertainment spaces, logistics hubs, and large-scale mixed-use leisure developments. Projects are typically bespoke, fast-paced, and architecturally distinctive-requiring a deep understanding of both construction delivery and the unique operational demands of live environments.
The business combines technical rigour with a creative, collaborative approach. Teams are international, multidisciplinary, and highly client-focused, with a culture that values precision, innovation, and accountability. Individuals are given real ownership of projects and are expected to operate with both commercial awareness and technical excellence.
This is an opportunity to join a consultancy that sits at the intersection of construction, design, and live experience delivery-where no two projects are the same.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager (German-speaking) to join their growing team in Frankfurt. This role offers the chance to lead complex, high-value projects from concept through to completion, working closely with clients, designers, contractors, and specialist consultants.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering projects under structured contract frameworks, including FIDIC and/or VOB, ensuring robust commercial and contractual management throughout the lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale construction projects within the venue, theatre, and leisure sectors
- Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources to ensure successful commercial outcomes
- Act as the primary client interface, providing strategic guidance and building long-term relationships
- Oversee procurement strategies and contract administration, particularly within FIDIC and/or VOB frameworks
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and specialist suppliers
- Drive risk management, governance, and compliance across all project stages
- Ensure quality, safety, and technical standards are consistently achieved
- Contribute to project strategy, value engineering, and problem-solving in complex, live environments
About You
- Proven experience delivering construction projects in sectors such as stadiums, arenas, theatres, entertainment venues, or large-scale leisure developments
- Strong working knowledge of FIDIC and/or VOB contract frameworks (essential)
- Fluent German (written and spoken) with the ability to operate confidently in a client-facing environment
- Demonstrated experience at Senior Project Manager level, leading multidisciplinary and international teams
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, contracts, and risk effectively
- Experience working on technically complex, bespoke projects with high stakeholder visibility
- Willingness to be based in or relocate to Frankfurt
What Sets This Role Apart
- Exposure to landmark, high-profile projects that shape the live entertainment and venue landscape
- A collaborative, international environment where expertise and ideas are valued
- A culture that blends technical excellence with creativity and innovation
- Clear opportunities for progression within a growing and ambitious consultancy
- The chance to work on projects that are not only complex - but culturally and commercially significant
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of truly unique projects within a specialist consultancy that is redefining standards in the venue and leisure sector.
Interested? Get in touch to find out more - freya.handley@vertical-recruitment.co.uk