Design Manager  Frankfurt am Main, Germany
€100,000 - €110,00 + Benefits + Accommodation + Transport + Rotation + €1,000 allowance

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading international contractor delivering complex high-tech facilities across Europe. You will oversee design coordination, budget control, and technical accuracy for large-scale projects in data centers, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, batteries, and biotechnology.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive consistent design standards across CSA, Mechanical, Process, Electrical, I&C, LSS, IT, and Security disciplines
• Monitor and control the design process, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with budgets/schedules
• Lead design coordination meetings, both internal and external
• Conduct and manage design reviews, including P&ID and 3D model reviews
• Provide technical input and optimisation for constructability and value engineering activities
• Support Project Manager in proposals, project setup, benchmarking, scheduling, estimating, and change management
• Structure, prioritise, and delegate tasks within the design team, ensuring timely delivery of results
• Ensure overall quality, consistency, and accuracy of design documentation across all phases

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Several years of experience in design management and project execution for large-scale projects
• Solid knowledge of engineering workflows including P&IDs, 3D model development, specifications, system/functional descriptions, and cost calculations
• Proven experience in design review, coordination, and management
• Project management experience highly advantageous
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Excellent English skills (German advantageous)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + full benefits package
• Accommodation, transport, rotation, and €1,000 allowance included
• Opportunity to work on landmark high-tech projects across Europe
• Career development within a growing design management team
• International exposure in data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, and industrial facilities