Design Manager (f/m/d)

Amsterdam, NetherlandsFull-timePosted Jul 21, 2026

About the Role

As a Design Manager (f/m/d), you will lead the planning and delivery of complex, mission-critical data center projects—from the concept phase through commissioning. Within the Design, Engineering & Construction organization, you will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, ensure compliance with global and regional design standards, and act as the central decision-making authority for all design-related matters. This role is aimed at technically proficient individuals who work independently, manage priorities confidently, and deliver high-quality, implementable solutions in a dynamic environment.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage external design and commissioning consultants
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary design across all CSA and MEPH disciplines
  • Ensure compliance with global and regional Design Engineering Guidelines
  • Manage design schedules, budgets, change management, and deliverables
  • Overall technical responsibility across design, construction, and commissioning
  • Support construction execution by handling RFIs and technical clarifications
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, customers, and authorities
  • Contribute to standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement of designs

 

Your Profile

  • Experience in the data center environment
  • Completed degree in engineering (CSA/MEPH) or architecture, or a comparable qualification
  • Strong skills in technical coordination and stakeholder management
  • Confident communication skills to explain and defend technical decisions
  • Structured, proactive way of working and resilience in a demanding project environment
  • Very good English skills, written and spoken

 

Our Benefits

  • Open company culture with short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
  • Individual onboarding plan with buddy system and training opportunities
  • Development opportunities in a fast-growing environment
  • Comprehensive benefits (flexible working hours, digital meal vouchers, bike leasing, company pension plan, and more)

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