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We are seeking an experienced Technical Design Manager to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary data centre team. This role is pivotal in leading the design and delivery of complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects in Europe in collaboration with our EU Centers of Excellence. You will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining strong client relationships.
This is a client-facing, hands-on delivery role with opportunity for career progression, working on high-profile, fast-paced projects with global clients.
As part of this role, you will be based in Milan with occasional travels across our UK&I + European offices for project related purposes.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in multidisciplinary design management with extensive experience in hyperscale or colocation data centres and critical facilities.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS).
Oversee all phases of data centre projects from site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design, through to construction documentation.
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs that meet client requirements and project timelines.
Identify and mitigate project risks early, providing innovative and practical solutions.
Support Project Managers and Project Directors on project’s commercial and contractual governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Present to clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery output.
Collaborate with design teams and local and international delivery teams to ensure localization and permitting compliance.
Respond to client requirements in a timely manner.
Master Degree in Engineering (Building, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, IT).
7+ years of experience in data centre design and/or project management..
Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects.
Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to travel as required.
What we offer:
AECOM: A World of Opportunities and Benefits
This offer is open to all genders in compliance with legislative decree 198/2006, and to people of all ages and nationalities according to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.
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