Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)

Are you passionate about data centres and the digital revolution? Do you want to work with a global leader in designing and engineering reliable and sustainable data centres? Join Haskoning, a top 5 firm in the industry, and be part of our Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Data Centre team. We have offices and teams in The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the UK and South Africa, and we partner with some of the largest and leading data centre providers and users across the world. We are looking for experienced and motivated professionals to help us grow and innovate in this strategic market.

Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)

What will you 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.

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.

About our Global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team

As our new Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of our Global Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team.

Our global MCF team provides multidisciplinary consultancy services to data centre clients, including colocation data centres, internet service providers, and telecom companies. The team is diverse, with expertise in areas like electrical and mechanical engineering, construction, architecture, fire safety, control engineering, and security technology. Together, this knowledge is used to develop integrated designs for Data Centres. You will be part of a dedicated, passionate team that is globally recognized as one of the best in Data Centre design and engineering.

What you bring

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

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• Over 5 years of experience managing multidisciplinary design, engineering, and construction projects, preferably in data centres or other relevant sectors;
• An affinity with digital and automated design and engineering processes (BIM360, CDE);
• Good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, and a good understanding of the daily (operational) business of clients;
• Excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients, and fluency in English (preferably also Dutch and/or German).

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Travel allowance: A workplace in our office in Nijmegen, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.