Design Manager - Hosting

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Haarlemmermeer; On-site; EUR 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Holiday Pay

10% Bonus

Job summary

A leading regional data center operator in Amsterdam seeks a Design Manager to oversee design processes and enhance data center infrastructure. This role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with internal teams, and engaging with external consultants. Candidates should possess a broad understanding of mechanical, electrical, and security systems, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The company offers competitive compensation, including holiday pay and a bonus, and emphasizes sustainability in all operations.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of mechanical, electrical, and security systems related to data centers.
• Ability to assess technical changes and their cross-functional impacts.
• Confidence in leading discussions and influencing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate data center design from concept to tender.
• Act as a key counterpart to external design consultants.
• Support project managers in translating high-level plans into structured priorities.
• Contribute to improving design standards and technical blueprints.
• Assist in testing and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical advisory support across site selection and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in data center designs.

Skills

Understanding of data center infrastructure

Assessment of technical changes

Experience with design consultants

Strong communication skills

Proactive leadership

Organisational skills

Experience in technical environments

Job description

Ready to support next-generation, sustainable data center operations?

Join a leading regional data center operator delivering secure, high-availability colocation, hybrid cloud, and connectivity solutions across multiple countries. They serve enterprises, government organizations, and IT providers with tailored infrastructure services, powered entirely by renewable energy, while maintaining a strategic focus on sustainability, resilience, and proximity to clients. Their ecosystem seamlessly integrates regional partners and global cloud platforms, enabling efficient digital transformation and reliable business continuity.

They are looking for a Design Manager to contribute to designing, maintaining, and optimizing critical data center infrastructure. The position offers strong ownership across design standards, the opportunity to influence best practices, and the chance to operate with autonomy in a highly collaborative and fast evolving environment.

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate data center design from concept through to tender across multiple projects
• Act as the key counterpart to external design consultants, guiding discussions across mechanical, electrical, and security disciplines
• Support project managers by translating high level plans into structured design priorities and deliverables
• Contribute to and improve design standards, processes, and technical blueprints across the organisation
• Support tender processes including technical input, evaluation of proposals, and vendor coordination
• Assist in testing and commissioning phases, validating performance and ensuring systems meet requirements
• Provide technical advisory support across site selection, feasibility studies, and client requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, sales, and project management, as well as external stakeholders
• Drive sustainability initiatives and support energy efficiency improvements across data center designs

Skills / Must have

• Broad understanding of data center infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, and security systems
• Ability to assess technical changes and understand cross-functional impact across systems
• Experience working with design consultants and acting as a technical counterpart in discussions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage multiple stakeholders and clearly document decisions
• Confident and proactive approach, comfortable leading discussions and influencing outcomes
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise across multiple projects
• Experience in technical environments such as data centers, engineering consultancy, or similar infrastructure sectors

Benefits

• 8% Holiday Pay
• 10% Bonus

Salary

• €110,000 Total Comp