Design Manager (Data Centres)

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

As specialists within the data centre sector, we deliver world-class engineering services across Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP), Civil & Structural Engineering, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support clients throughout the full project lifecycle, creating practical, buildable and operationally efficient solutions that deliver long-term value.

As one of the industry's fastest-growing consultancies, we provide genuine opportunities for career progression. Many of our engineers have developed into senior technical and leadership positions as the business continues to expand globally.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to relocate to Frankfurt, Europe's leading data centre market and take ownership of the design management and coordination of some of the region's most technically complex and high-profile mission-critical developments. We're looking for an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in data centres, mission-critical infrastructure, or major technical construction projects who can drive collaboration, manage design delivery, and ensure engineering excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

Why Frankfurt?

As one of the world's most active data centre markets, Frankfurt offers unrivalled exposure to hyperscale, colocation and large-scale digital infrastructure projects. By relocating, you'll be at the centre of a growing industry, working alongside leading clients, contractors and consultants to deliver facilities that underpin the world's digital economy.

What's in It for You?

• Lead Landmark Data Centre Projects: Take ownership of design management activities on major mission-critical developments, ensuring coordination, quality and programme alignment from concept through to construction.
• Influence Project Success: Act as the focal point between clients, engineers, contractors and stakeholders, driving collaboration and ensuring project objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively.
• Work Across Multiple Disciplines: Coordinate complex design packages across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural and specialist engineering disciplines, helping deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Technical and Commercial Exposure: Gain visibility across every stage of project delivery, balancing technical excellence with programme requirements, risk management and client expectations.
• Build Trusted Client Relationships: Develop strong partnerships with clients and project teams, providing confidence and leadership throughout the design and delivery process.
• International Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary teams across Black & White Engineering's global offices, sharing expertise and best practice on some of the industry's most exciting projects.
• Grow Your Career: Whether your ambitions lie in senior design management, project leadership or business leadership, you'll have genuine opportunities to develop within a rapidly growing international consultancy.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager, Design Lead or Design Coordinator within data centres, mission-critical projects, building services or major construction developments.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination across MEP, Civil and Structural disciplines.
• Experience managing design programmes, technical deliverables and stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to identify and manage design risks, interfaces and project dependencies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients, contractors and consultants.
• Strong understanding of design management processes across all project stages.
• Experience working in the UK or European construction and consultancy environment.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Willingness to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany (relocation support available).

Additional Information

German language skills are advantageous but not essential, and support can be provided to help you settle into both the role and location.

Join Black & White Engineering and become part of a business where your expertise is recognised, your development is supported, and your impact is felt on some of the world's most exciting data centre projects.