Regional Design Leader – Data Centre Innovation

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Learning & development

Many more

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd in the Netherlands seeks a Regional Design Manager to lead design management across the BU for data centre projects. You will set strategy, mentor design teams, ensure governance from concept to delivery, and integrate sustainability standards with regional delivery.

You will collaborate with project directors, bid teams and operations, manage stakeholder expectations, monitor design performance, and drive innovation and value through off-site construction and digital

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (RIBA, MCIOB, Engineers Ireland or equivalent).
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in design management within the construction industry.
• Desirable: MSc in Design Management or related, MMC integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Design management function across the BU, with Design Management Teams and Package Managers reporting directly or indirectly.
• Provide strategic direction, vision, and leadership for design management operations, ensuring alignment with BU objectives.
• Develop, mentor, and coach Design Management Teams and Package Managers to enhance capabilities and effectiveness.
• Establish a succession plan within the design management team to ensure continuity.
• Ensure consistent compliance with governance related to design management activities.
• Lead Preconstruction Design reviews into Design Delivery stage, ensuring design governance from concept to implementation across all D&B projects.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Buildability

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Professional qualification (RIBA/MCIOB/Engineers Ireland)

Tools

MMC integration

Digital engineering tools

BIM coordination

Job description

John Sisk & Son Ltd in the Netherlands seeks a Regional Design Manager to lead design management across the BU for data centre projects. You will set strategy, mentor design teams, ensure governance from concept to delivery, and integrate sustainability standards with regional delivery.

You will collaborate with project directors, bid teams and operations, manage stakeholder expectations, monitor design performance, and drive innovation and value through off-site construction and digital