Design Manager - Nordics

Description

• Review contractors’ design submissions for quality and completeness.
• Oversee design and implementation of temporary works, ensuring robust procedures are in place.
• Ensure all construction changes are accurately captured in as-built drawings and the final BIM model.
• Implement and maintain Design QA procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate the breakdown and packaging of works between Pads, Utilities, Foundations (PUF), Core & Shell (C&S), and Fit Out (FO).
• Ensure contractors provide all required design deliverables per programme schedule.
• Lead and participate in design meetings with clients and design teams to ensure scope clarity and no delivery gaps.
• Engage with the design team and vendors to define technical deliverables during the Draft IFC (Issued For Construction) stage.
• Oversee the full design package, ensuring compliance with client procedures and standards.
• Participate in Risk Review meetings, ensuring all risks are identified and addressed in the design.
• Implement and manage a robust RFI (Request for Information) procedure for timely resolution of design queries.
• Oversee delivery and review of Draft and Final IFC documentation.
• Ensure delivery of technical submittals via the Construction Submittal Register (CSR).
• Ensure closure of all design issues raised by stakeholders.
• Manage BIM team to develop a clash-free model by Final IFC stage.
• Review constructability in line with the Move In Move Out (MIMO) report.
• Review preliminary designs before progressing to Draft IFC.
• Review and engage in the permit process to secure all necessary permits for construction commencement.

Requirements

• Proficient in BIM software and project management systems.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CEng, PE, PMP) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in design management for large-scale data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in managing design teams, BIM coordination, and technical submittals.
• Strong understanding of data centre design standards and processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to review complex technical documentation and ensure compliance.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance