Construction Design Manager - Datacenter (H/F/X), Paris

The Design Manager sits within the Design, Engineering&Construction function and is responsible for project set‑up, delivery control and technical coordination of consultant teams. The role ensures implementation of the company’s Design Engineering Guidelines (DEG’s) and standardised design across data centre projects within the region.

What You’ll Do

Lead project set‑up and end‑to‑end design delivery for data centre projects, ensuring alignment with programme, budget and technical requirements

Coordinate and manage multi‑disciplinary consultant teams across CSA and/or MEPH scopes

Implement and govern the company’s Design Engineering Guidelines (DEG’s) and standardised design solutions

Own design governance through the DLR Gating Process, including preparation of the Project Information Document (PID) and chairing G0/G1 calls aligned with RIBA delivery stages.

Control and report on project cost and schedule, working closely with Delivery teams on budgets, forecasts and milestone planning

Oversee change control activities including budget reviews, contracts, change orders and invoice approvals

Provide technical leadership throughout delivery, resolving escalated RFIs and managing technical submittals to timely close‑out

Co‑manage commissioning activities and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) to support safe and successful project handover

Produce and contribute to monthly project reporting, pipeline metrics and insurance reporting in line with corporate requirements

Champion buildability, safety and quality by design across all phases of the project lifecycle

Lead and participate in cross‑functional design reviews, promoting innovation, DfMA strategies and best‑in‑class technical solutions

Support the evolution of regional and global design standards by feeding in lessons learned and market insights

Drive adoption of modern design systems and tools (e.g. BIM/Revit) and ensure standard designs are agreed at key milestones

Collaborate closely with Portfolio, Pre‑Construction, Construction, Operations, Solutions and Sales teams to resolve design challenges and deliver project goals

What You’ll Need

Strong mission critical building delivery experience ideally in a multi‑disciplinary design environment

Data centre design experience is preferred or experience of highly serviced building designs within the mission critical sector

Familiarity of gating processes/change control within an Owner Operator Development organisation is preferred

Familiarity of multi‑disciplinary subject matters within the Group to cover the key technical areas relevant to the data centre industry inclusive of all CSA and MEPH disciplines.

Bachelor’s degree in one of the CS/MEPH engineering disciplines or Architecture – equivalent experience in a related engineering, architecture or other discipline field will be considered

Ability to clearly explain and communicate complex technical issues, confidently defending design decisions with senior internal and external stakeholders

Able to work proactively and collaboratively with project teams, contractors and other specialists in a multi‑stakeholder environment

Ability to navigate competing project pressures, assessing solution options against cost, risk, schedule and quality impacts

Organised and pragmatic in developing and appraising technical solutions, operating effectively within a process‑orientated framework and fast‑paced environment

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