Design Manager | Tier One Contractor | Data Centres

Design Manager | Tier One Contractor | Data Centres | Germany (Frankfurt)

Key role overseeing design delivery on high-profile data centre projects
Join a well-established tier one contractor with a strong pipeline of work in Germany
Excellent package, benefits, and long-term career progression opportunities

Oradeo Recruitment are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a tier one contractor in Frankfurt, Germany. This role involves managing and coordinating the full design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all design information is delivered on time, fully compliant, and aligned with project objectives. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-quality developments while playing a pivotal role in mitigating design risk and driving successful project delivery.

Design Manager Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the site team, manage the setting out of the project with emphasis on the co-ordination of architectural and engineering information.
In conjunction with the site team, co-ordinating utilities and services from and between the mechanical and electrical engineers and the various utility providers.
In conjunction with the Project Manager / Site Manager, prepare and maintain the schedule of information requirements. In accordance with the contract programme forward same to the architect and/or engineer as appropriate. Monitor the Information Schedule regularly and advise the Project Manager / Site Manager of progress and problems arising.
Co-ordinate and manage the technical submittal process for all elements / components required to construct the project, to include the preparation and maintenance of a monitoring system that tracks the status of technical submittals in line with the contract programme.
Monitor the technical submittal tracking document regularly and advise the Project Manager of progress and problems arising.
Prepare and maintain a procurement tracking schedule based on approved technical submittals and approval of costs where relevant in line with the contract programme.
Deal promptly with all queries raised during the course of the contract. Ensure that all queries are recorded in a proper and efficient manner.

Necessary Skills & Requirements:

10+ years’ industry experience working as a Design Manager on Data Centre projects.
Relevant Third level qualification (Engineering or Architectural)
Previous Main Contractor experience is desirable
Excellent attention to detail and organisational / planning skills.
Ability to self-manage, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

For more information about this Design Manager position or other Design/Project Management opportunities, contact Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 16877188 or email recruitment@oradeo.com

About Oradeo – Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the construction & engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, the UK, and Europe for professional recruitment services and managed labour across Construction & Civil Engineering, Data Centres, Mechanical & Electrical, Life Sciences, and Renewable Energies sectors.