Design Manager

Fivenines Global Datacentre Infrastructure; Finland; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation if assigned

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary project bonus scheme

Pension

Shared Car hire

Holiday scheme

Job summary

FiveNines Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager to coordinate design work across construction projects in a major international infrastructure environment. You will lead design meetings, liaise with external teams and clients, and drive value engineering.

The role requires strong technical, regulatory and commercial awareness and a proactive, collaborative approach. Based in Finland, you will contribute to high‑profile projects and benefit from a supportive environment, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• HNC/HND/degree in Construction Management or Architecture.
• BSc in Design and Construction Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.
• Experience in Temporary work designs.
• Experience in external public realm design (Hard/Soft landscaping).

Responsibilities

• Lead design project meetings and oversee external design teams.
• Liaise with other teams and departments.
• Work with clients to ensure that their requirements are fulfilled and expectations met.
• Requires a thorough understanding of technical, regulatory and commercial issues as well as pure design considerations.
• Input to design at tender through to project completion.
• Drive forward value engineering and innovation into the project designs.

Skills

Civil Eng Degree

Construction Mgmt/Arch

BSc Design & Construction

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Temp works design

Public realm design

Education

Civil Engineering degree

HNC/HND/Construction Mgmt or Architecture

BSc Design & Construction Mgmt

Job description

FiveNines Group is an independent international infrastructure business specialising in the delivery of data centres, mission-critical infrastructure and complex engineering projects across Europe and International. We provide integrated design, construction and project delivery services, supported by strong governance, compliance and operational excellence. Our focus is on delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards for our clients.

Due to continued growth, FiveNines Global are looking for an experienced Design Manager, who will be responsible for coordinating the design work involved across the entire construction process throughout a project.

Some of your daily activities

• Leading design project meetings and overseeing external design teams
• Liaising with other teams and departments
• Working with clients to ensure that their requirements are fulfilled, and expectations met
• Requires a thorough understand of technical, regulatory and commercial issues as well as pure design considerations .
• Input to design at tender through to project completion
• Drive forward value engineering and innovation into the project designs

Skills or experience you will need to succeed in this role

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
• HNC/HND/degree in Construction Management or Architecture
• BSc in Design and Construction Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good self-motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Experience in Temporary work designs
• Experience in external public realm design (Hard/Soft landscaping)

What you can expect in return

• Opportunity to work on a major international infrastructure project.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for future projects across the FiveNines Group.
• Shared Car hire
• Accommodation if assigned
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary project bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Holiday purchase and selling scheme
• Pension

FiveNines Global Operations Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background and are committed to equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At FiveNines Group, we area full-service design, engineering, and construction partner deliveringmission-critical infrastructure across the UK and International.

Built on technicalexcellence, innovation, and rigorous compliance, we transform complexchallenges into exceptional outcomes, from civil engineering and mechanical& electrical works to turnkey data centre and infrastructure delivery.

Our people are ouredge.High-performance teams driven by curiosity, collaboration, and anunwavening commitment to quality. We operate with integrity, solve theunsolvable, and go beyond compliance to create lasting value for our clientsand the communities we serve. With a relentless focus on detail, we pursueexcellence in every project, delivering safely, on time, and on budget.