Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)

Haskoning is a global leader in the design and engineering of Mission Critical Facilities, particularly in the data center industry. Our dedicated MCF Data Centre team collaborates with top data center providers across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK to create innovative and sustainable solutions. As digital technologies continue to drive global growth, we are expanding our team and offer exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to join us in key locations such as the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and South Africa.

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 Royal HaskoningDHV. 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

Haskoning is a worldwide independent engineering, project management and consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Our 6,000 colleagues are working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world. Through our mission Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world. As our new Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of the team Mission Critical Facilities.

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 are:

• holding a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• having over 5 years of experience managing multidisciplinary design, engineering, and construction projects, preferably in data centres or other relevant sectors;
• showing an affinity with digital and automated design and engineering processes (BIM360, CDE);
• possessing good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, and a good understanding of the daily (operational) business of clients;
• demonstrating excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients, and is fluent in English. Spanish is also preferable, Dutch and/ or German would be a plus.

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

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 permanent contract with a competitive base salary and personal allowance; Bonusses based on company profit might be applicable;
• Work-life balance: 23 vacation days (based on full-time employment); 

• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups;

• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. And with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning;

• A dynamic workplace in the vibrant city centre of Málaga, including a laptop and company cell phone, and travel allowance might be applicable.

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].

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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. 

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