Design Manager

Design Manager – Data Centres

A rapidly expanding international data centre developer is seeking a Design Manager to drive the technical execution of a major European project. This is a hands-on delivery role, managing design coordination, permitting, and technical issue resolution across architectural, structural, MEP, ICT, and security disciplines.

In this role, you will:

• Lead multi-disciplinary design coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Act as the bridge between internal design teams and local authorities/consultants.
• Ensure all design, permitting, and construction administration requirements are met.
• Provide on-the-ground support for permitting, approvals, and compliance.
• Oversee quality control and site design integrity during construction.
• Resolve design-related RFIs and variation orders in collaboration with project teams.

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years in design management, technical coordination, or permitting within large-scale infrastructure or data centres.
• Strong knowledge across architecture, MEP, and ICT systems, with experience in European permitting frameworks (Nordics experience a plus).
• Skilled in BIM, AutoCAD, and technical submittal review.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Degree in Engineering/Architecture; professional certifications (PMP, CDCDP, LEED AP) desirable.

This is a rare opportunity to join a global growth story in digital infrastructure and take ownership of delivering innovative, scalable, and compliant data centre designs in Europe.