Design Manager – Data Centres – Frankfurt

We are currently partnering with a multidisciplinary consultancy with a global record of successful delivery on a range of projects including, but not limited to, Data Centres, Recladding, Medical Projects, Nursing homes, Clinics and many more. 

Due to continuous growth, they are now seeking a well experienced Design Manager to contribute to Data Centre construction projects from Frankfurt, Germany.

Responsibilities

•    Design Management & Coordination
Lead and manage the architectural design process across all project stages, coordinating multidisciplinary consultants (architectural, structural, MEP, fire, and specialist vendors) to ensure fully integrated data centre designs.
•    Client & Stakeholder Interface
Act as the primary architectural design interface with clients, authorities, and project stakeholders, ensuring design intent, operational requirements, and data centre performance criteria are clearly defined and maintained.
•    Technical Compliance & Standards
Ensure architectural designs comply with German regulations and approval processes (Bauordnung, BImSchG, local authority requirements), as well as client data centre standards, sustainability targets, and international best practice.
•    Design Quality, Reviews & Risk Management
Manage design reviews, clash resolution, and value engineering exercises, identifying design risks early and driving practical, buildable, and cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or programme.
•    Support to Construction & Delivery Teams
Provide architectural design support during construction, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and ensuring design intent is maintained through detailed design, construction, and handover stages.

Requirements

Must have relevant degree level qualification
Must have 6+ years’ in a similar position ideally working on Data Centre construction projects
Must be based within a commutable distance of Frankfurt, Germany

Benefits

€100,000 - €120,000 + Package
 

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