Design Manager

QCS Staffing; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Design Manager for a permanent contract in Milan. The ideal candidate will have a background in Architecture or Engineering and experience managing design processes for data centres. Responsibilities include leading teams, managing consultants, and ensuring project compliance. This is a mid-senior level role with significant impact in a growing company.

Competenze

• Extensive experience in design and construction, with at least 3 years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems (power, cooling, fire protection, security).
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency standards (e.g., LEED, ISO 50001) is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation for new builds and retrofits.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and optimized designs.
• Manage external design consultants and contractors to meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.

Conoscenze

Project management

Communication

Leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

Descrizione del lavoro

Design Manager – Italy, Milan – Permanent Contract

Are you a Design Manager looking for your next contract role? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our valued client in Milan on a permanent contract. Experienced at delivering highly efficient projects for state‑of‑the‑art Data Centres, Pharma, Semi‑Conductor infrastructures around the world, our client is a global leader in design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high‑tech industries. This is your chance to join an innovative, market‑leading data centre company as their newest Design Manager. With growth plans to almost double their already huge turnover, there could not be a better time to join!

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation for new builds and retrofits.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) to ensure cohesive and optimised designs.
• Manage external design consultants and contractors to meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Review and approve design documents for compliance with codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA-942).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (project managers, operations, IT) to align design with operational needs.
• Conduct design reviews and value engineering to optimise performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in design and construction, with at least 3 years in data centre or mission‑critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems (power, cooling, fire protection, security).
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency standards (e.g., LEED, ISO 50001) is a plus.
• Professional license (PE, RA) preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology