Design Manager (m/f/d)

Exyte; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm seeks an MEP Design Manager for Data Centre Constructions. This role involves overseeing the MEP design process for critical data centre projects, ensuring adherence to standards, and fostering collaboration across design teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in MEP project management and a strong technical background in engineering.

Leistungen

Two-day onboarding event

Spacious workstations with height-adjustable desks

Buddy-System for familiarisation

Work-life balance with mobile working options

Free coffee and water dispensers available

Qualifikationen

• At least 8–10 years of experience in MEP design, particularly in data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with international data centre standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the MEP design development process.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and data centre standards.
• Monitor MEP design progress and manage design changes.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

BIM

HVAC

Fire Protection

Power Distribution

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Chartered Engineer or working towards this

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Your vision is ambitious. Just like ours.

Our people are our success. As one of us, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. At Exyte, you will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company’s long history and keep on leading the way to a better world.

Discover your exciting roles

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated MEP Design Manager for Data Centre Constructions (m/f/d) for our Data Center Business Unit in Milano, Italy. Start asap.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP design development process in collaboration with design consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of detailed MEP design packages, ensuring alignment with data centre requirements (including power density, cooling loads, redundancy, and scalability)
• Review and validate designs for compliance with local building codes, data centre standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier Certifications, ASHRAE), and client specifications
• Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize performance and cost without compromising design integrity
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, and civil design teams to ensure fully integrated building systems
• Monitor MEP design progress against project timelines and identify/mitigate risks or delays
• Manage design change control, RFIs, and ensure design intent is maintained through construction
• Provide technical leadership during construction, including responding to design queries, reviewing submittals/shop drawings and supporting commissioning activities
• Ensure sustainability and energy efficiency targets are met, working with relevant certification schemes (LEED, BREEAM, etc.)
• Interface with client representatives, attend project meetings, and prepare status reports

Show your expertises

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s preferred
• Chartered Engineer or working towards (e.g., CEng, PE)
• Ideally at least 8–10 years of experience in MEP design, with multiple years in data centre projects
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems including power distribution, backup systems, HVAC, and fire protection
• Experience with BIM, Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with international data centre standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute, etc.)

What we offer

• Your start at Exyte:Take part in a two-day onboarding event with new colleagues
• Attractive location:Our location features spacious workstations with height-adjustable desks
• Buddy-System:Several weeks of close familiarisation with your colleagues in the team
• Work-life balance:There is always the possibility of switching to mobile working
• Catering:Free coffee specialities as well as water dispensers are accessible on every floor

CONTACT:

Would you like to become part of the Exyte team? Then we look forward to receiving your application!If you have any questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at [e-mail] note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.Exyte Management GmbHHR - Talent AcquisitionLöwentorstraße 42, 70376 Stuttgart, Germany

Exyte is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment. Therefore, Exyte Group provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.