Senior Manager, Design (Design Director)

Job Description

Senior Design Manager - (General Contractor - Data Centre) Leading Data Centre Contractor - Stuttgart, Berlin, Frankfurt & Düsseldorf €100,000 - €110,000 Accommodation, Car and generous package covered too Will support relocation The Firm A leading European data centre contractor delivering large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical projects across key markets. Known for technical excellence, structured delivery, and a strong pipeline of complex new-build developments. The Team You will join an established project team delivering a major data centre projects in a number of locations across Germany.

The environment is fast-paced, highly coordinated and collaborative, with close interaction between construction, engineering, and planning functions. The Role A key position responsible for managing and coordinating the full design process across CSA and MEP disciplines. Responsibilities include: Full ownership of design coordination from pre-construction through to delivery Managing design consultants, subcontractors, and external stakeholders Driving integration between design, programme, and construction teams Leading design reviews, workshops, and technical coordination meetings Ensuring design compliance with client standards, regulations, and buildability requirements Identifying and mitigating design risks to support programme and cost targets The Requirements Strong experience in Design Management on large-scale construction projects (ideally data centres or mission-critical builds) 5–8 years of professional experience in design management, architectural project leadership, or multidisciplinary coordination, ideally on large-scale or complex projects Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive design delivery to programme Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulatory compliance processes <