Data Center Design Manager

Dunnock Invest, S.L.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DayOne seeks a Data Center Design Manager to lead end-to-end design for mission-critical data center projects across the EMEA region. You will coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and specialist teams to align design deliverables with objectives, budgets, and schedules.

The role collaborates with development, construction, operations, procurement and commercial teams to ensure robust, scalable facilities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8+ years in design management, engineering management, or technical delivery in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams through complex lifecycles.
• Strong grasp of data center design principles and critical infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing external consultants and design contracts.
• Knowledge of international design standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in multicultural environments.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end design for data center projects across EMEA from feasibility to construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, specialists).
• Ensure designs meet objectives, budgets, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Drive design governance, value engineering, and technical decisions.
• Establish design standards and lessons learned across projects and regions.
• Collaborate with development, construction, operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Manage external consultants and ensure quality against requirements.
• Identify and mitigate design risks and regulatory/compliance issues.
• Support equipment evaluations aligning with business and reliability goals.

Conocimientos

Engineering leadership

Multidisciplinary design

Stakeholder management

Project management

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional registration / chartership

Herramientas

BIM software

Descripción del empleo

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe - and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

The Data Center Design Manager will lead and coordinate the design development of mission-critical data center projects across the EMEA region. This role is responsible for overseeing multidisciplinary design activities from concept through detailed design, ensuring that projects meet business objectives, performance requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and vendors, the successful candidate will drive design excellence, manage project risks, and ensure the delivery of innovative, cost-effective, and operationally robust data center solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced design professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys collaborating across multiple disciplines and international project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design process for data center development projects across EMEA, from feasibility studies through construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and specialist consultants.
• Ensure alignment between design deliverables, project objectives, operational requirements, budgets, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Drive design governance and provide leadership throughout design reviews, value engineering exercises, and technical decision-making processes.
• Establish and maintain design standards, best practices, and lessons learned across multiple projects and regions.
• Collaborate closely with development, construction, operations, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage external design consultants and technical partners, monitoring quality, performance, and delivery against project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate design-related risks, technical challenges, and project constraints while supporting effective resolution strategies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations, international standards, permitting requirements, and data center industry best practices.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of design documentation, technical specifications, reports, drawings, and project records.
• Support equipment and technology evaluations, ensuring proposed solutions align with business, operational, sustainability, and reliability objectives.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives, sustainability strategies, and continuous improvement programs across the data center portfolio.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover phases to ensure design intent is successfully delivered.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in design management, engineering management, or technical project delivery within data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams through complex project lifecycles.
• Strong understanding of data center design principles, critical infrastructure systems, and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing external consultants, design contracts, and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of international design standards, building regulations, sustainability considerations, and data center industry best practices.
• Strong project management, organizational, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities within multicultural and international environments.
• Fluency in English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale data center developments across multiple countries within EMEA.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering, architecture, or business discipline.
• Professional registration, chartership, or industry-recognized certifications.
• Experience with BIM environments and digital design coordination tools.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and energy-efficient data center design strategies.
• Additional European language skills are considered advantageous.

Success Measures

• Delivery of high-quality design packages that meet business, operational, and customer requirements.
• Effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams and external design partners.
• Achievement of project milestones within budget and schedule expectations.
• Reduction of design-related risks, rework, and technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Consistent compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal governance requirements.
• Contribution to standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the EMEA portfolio.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting data center projects across EMEA.
• A collaborative, international environment with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic initiatives.
• Professional growth and development opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
• The ability to make a tangible impact on the design and delivery of critical digital infrastructure.
• A culture that values innovation, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.