Design Manager

• €85,000 basic salary + allowances + accommodation + flights + bonus
• Frankfurt, Germany
• Permanent
• Data Centres / Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Design Manager with a background in construction, engineering or architecture?

We're recruiting for a senior project opportunity on a major international data centre development in Frankfurt, where you'll take ownership of the design delivery process from consultant procurement through to construction and project completion.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing the overall Design Delivery Schedule
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and consultants
• Managing consultant scopes, deliverables, performance and fees
• Leading a small design team of 2-6 direct reports
• Managing design programmes, trackers and document control
• Reviewing design information for quality, coordination and compliance
• Identifying design risks, delays and implementing recovery strategies
• Coordinating closely with the client, architects, consultants and project team
• Supporting project planning, programming and commercial reporting
• Driving effective communication between design and construction teams
• Identifying opportunities to optimise design solutions and improve project efficiency

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, Architecture or related discipline
• 5-7+ years' experience within construction, engineering or architecture
• Proven multidisciplinary design coordination experience
• Experience managing design teams and external consultants
• Strong understanding of design delivery, programmes and deliverables
• Experience working within a BIM environment
• Excellent organisation, planning and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to demanding deadlines
• Data centre or mission-critical experience highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager looking to take a leading role on a high-profile international project and work within a technically complex, fast-paced construction environment.