Design Manager 

Design Manager (CSA) - Data Centre Construction
Location: Portugal
Sector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Construction
Our client is a leading international contractor delivering complex, large-scale construction projects across Europe. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and high-quality project delivery, the company operates across a wide range of sectors including commercial developments, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and mission-critical data centre facilities.
Due to continued growth within the data centre sector, our client is seeking an experienced Design Manager (CSA) to join the delivery team on a major data centre project in Portugal.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) design coordination activities, ensuring full integration between design, construction, and client requirements. A key requirement of this role is strong capability in 4D design / 4D planning integration, supporting programme sequencing, construction methodology visualisation, and coordination of design outputs against project delivery timelines.
Working closely with project management, consultants, engineers, and subcontractors, the Design Manager will play a key role in ensuring design deliverables are technically compliant, buildable, and aligned with programme and cost objectives.
The successful candidate will act as the key interface between the design team and site delivery teams, ensuring that design information is effectively managed, coordinated, and delivered in line with project milestones.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage all CSA design coordination activities on a large-scale data centre project in Portugal
• Coordinate design development between architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, and specialist subcontractors
• Integrate 4D design / 4D planning models into design coordination to support construction sequencing and programme optimisation
• Manage the flow of design information to ensure timely release of construction drawings and technical documentation
• Review and challenge design solutions to ensure buildability, compliance, and cost effectiveness
• Liaise closely with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to resolve design-related issues
• Ensure all CSA design deliverables meet client requirements, technical standards, and local regulations
• Support design risk management, including identification and mitigation of design-related risks
• Chair and attend design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews
• Manage design programmes and track deliverables against project milestones
• Support procurement teams with technical input during tender and subcontractor award stages
• Ensure robust document control and design management processes are maintained
• Assist in value engineering and design optimisation initiatives

In Return, Our Client Offers
Negotiable basic salary
Relocation support 
Attractive bonus structure
Healthcare
Pension
Opportunity to work on a flagship European data centre project with strong long-term career progression within a growing international contractor