Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)

Nereda | by Haskoning; Deutschland; On-site; USD 74,859 - 106,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and company cell phone

30 holidays

Office in Frankfurt a.M.

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Haskoning is seeking a Design Manager (MCF/Data Centres) to lead multidisciplinary design efforts. You will manage scope, budget, and contracts for projects while coordinating delivery schedules and workload with a global team.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong communication skills in English. Travel flexibility is expected with opportunities across international sites.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Fluent English is required; Dutch/German is a plus.
• Strong communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope-of-work, design budget, and contract documents for each project.
• Update design delivery schedule and distribute workload within the team.
• Coordinate and optimize design with multi-disciplinary teams and external parties.
• Lead and challenge design solutions and changes.
• Create and communicate innovative ideas and designs to client and team.

Skills

Communication skills

BIM360 / CDE

Team coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM360

CDE

Job description

Join us at the forefront of the global digital revolution! At Haskoning, your expertise will be key in shaping the 21st-century transformation through our work in Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Data Centres. With our proven track record and global partnerships, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and profitability of Data Centre investments worldwide. As a top-ranking Design and Engineering firm, we are expanding and offering you exciting opportunities across The Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, the APAC Region, or South Africa. Become part of our team, contribute to the growth of innovative and sustainable data centres, and directly impact the prosperity of millions.

What you will do as a Design Manager (MCF / Data Centres)

Responsibilities

• Manage scope-of-work, design budget and contract documents for each project.
• Follow and update design delivery schedule and distribute workload within team.
• Coordinate and optimize design with multi-disciplinary team and external parties.
• Lead and challenge design solutions and changes.
• Create and communicate innovative ideas and designs to client and team.

Where you will work

You will be based in Frankfurt a.M., be part of and contribute to our Frankfurt a.M. office. As our clients are based in various locations nationally and internationally, flexibility towards traveling is expected. You will work within a multidisciplinary team where your work will be cross borders, native and home based.

What you bring

• Holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Has over 5 years of experience managing multidisciplinary design, engineering, and construction projects, preferably in data centres or other relevant sectors.
• Shows an affinity with digital and automated design and engineering processes (BIM360, CDE).
• Possesses good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, and a good understanding of the daily (operational) business of clients.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients, and is fluent in English (and preferably Dutch and/or German).

What we offer you

• A competitive base salary (€ 5.466 – € 7.808, based on experience and skills) with annual increases.
• A good work-life balance, including a laptop and company cell phone so you can work wherever and whenever you want.
• 30 holidays based on a 40-hour work week.
• A workplace in our office in Frankfurt a.M.;
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of “Enhancing Society Together” drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics, you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.