Responsable Conception (MCF/ Centres de Données) (H/F)

Join us at the forefront of the global digital revolution! At Haskoning, your expertise will be key in shaping the 21st-century transformation through our work in Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Data Centres. With our proven track record and global partnerships, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and profitability of Data Centre investments worldwide. As a top-ranking Design and Engineering firm, we are expanding and offering you exciting opportunities across The Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, the APAC Region, or South Africa. Become part of our team, contribute to the growth of innovative and sustainable data centres, and directly impact the prosperity of millions.

What you will do as a Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)

If you are a Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres) with advanced knowledge and skills in building design, you will find a challenging and rewarding career at Haskoning. You will work with some of the most demanding customers in the world and collaborate with our global colleagues. You will also use 3D design tools to deliver detailed and high-quality solutions for our MCF projects.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage scope-of-work, design budget and contract documents for each project;
• Follow and update design delivery schedule and distribute workload within team;
• Coordinate and optimize design with multi-disciplinary team and external parties;
• Lead and challenge design solutions and changes;
• Create and communicate innovative ideas and designs to client and team.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team where your work will be cross borders, native and home based. In addition to participating in projects, you naturally also contribute to the optimization of our internal business processes and to safeguarding and sharing knowledge within your field.

For more information about the role, hear what Byron has to say about his work as a Design Manager:

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

As our new Design Manager, you will become part of the team Mission Critical Facilities in Germany. Our global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team provides a multidisciplinary package of consultancy services for our datacenter clients. We provide strategic, tactical, and operational advice to our clients, including colocation datacentres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. Our team consists of colleagues with all kinds of different expertise. For example, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, civil, structure, building, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together we use our knowledge and expertise to develop integrated designs for Data Centres.

Curious about our work? Here you will find examples of some our projects.

You will join a leading market and work with a dedicated and passionate team ranked as one of the best Data Centre design & engineering teams globally.

What you bring

You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude. Besides that, you have:

• Holds a Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• Has over 5 years of experience managing multidisciplinary design, engineering, and construction projects, preferably in data centres or other relevant sectors;
• Shows an affinity with digital and automated design and engineering processes (BIM360, CDE);
• Possesses good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, and a good understanding of the daily (operational) business of clients;
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients, and is fluent in English (and preferably Dutch and/ or German.

You will be based in Frankfurt a.M., being part of, and contributing to, our Frankfurt a.M. office. As our clients are based in various locations nationally and internationally, flexibility towards traveling is expected.

What we offer you

Within our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on challenging projects, both in Germany and worldwide. We are aiming for the long-term position where we as employer can contribute to your growth and development as a Project manager. Besides that, we also offer you:

• A good work-life balance, including a laptop and company cell phone so you can work wherever and whenever you want;
• 30 holidays based on a 40-hour work week;
• A workplace in our office in Frankfurt a.M.;
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.

For more information, you can always contact Christian de Visser, Recruiter Mission Critical Facilities, at [email protected].

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual's unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics-you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Unrequested acquisition for this vacancy by agencies that is not requested, is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.