Technical Design Manager Data Center

Description

The team is a European data centre group that works alongside the company's EU Centers of Excellence and is now hiring a Technical Design Manager to lead design and delivery on hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data centre projects across Europe.

The role is client-facing and hands-on, with a route to career progression. Projects are high-profile, run to tight timelines and serve global clients.

The company is a global infrastructure consulting firm with more than 50,000 planners, designers, engineers and project managers.

The ideal person has deep experience in multidisciplinary design management on hyperscale or colocation data centres and critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct design teams covering architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, ICT and BMS/EPMS.
• Guide projects through every stage, from site due diligence and campus planning to concept, schematic and detailed design and construction documents.
• Keep design outputs high quality and on schedule against client requirements.
• Spot project risks early and propose practical, creative solutions.
• Support Project Managers and Project Directors on commercial and contractual oversight, keeping projects compliant and risk-controlled.
• Present to clients and stakeholders.
• Work with local and international delivery teams to meet localisation and permitting rules.
• Respond to client requests promptly.

Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering: building, structural, mechanical, electrical or IT.
• 7+ years in data centre design, project management or both.
• A track record of leading multidisciplinary teams on complex data centre work.
• A solid grasp of permitting, building systems, regulations and construction methods.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Able to manage several projects against tight deadlines.
• Willing to travel when needed.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Conditions

Based in Milan, with occasional trips to the company's UK&I and European offices for project work.

Salary is set within the range using objective, neutral criteria: required skills, relevant experience, expected autonomy and responsibility, and fit with the role.

The role is covered by the CCNL Commercio e Terziario.

Further pay and welfare details are discussed during recruitment.

Applications are open to all genders, ages and nationalities, and personal data is processed under EU Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, hybrid work, meal vouchers, a welfare program, well-being and mental health resources, gym memberships and health insurance.
• Company laptop and smartphone, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards and a pension savings plan.
• Office in central Milan with easy access to the city.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Public transport allowance to help cover daily commuting costs.
• Training and development programs for career growth.
• The Italian office holds gender equality certification and promotes an inclusive workplace.