ph3Regional Manager – Data Centre Design | Milan /h3h3The Role /h3pWe are looking for an experienced bRegional Manager /b to establish and grow our data centre design capability in Milan.
/ppThis is a key leadership role combining business development, team building and technical design leadership.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Italian data centre market, established local relationships and the credibility to develop new client opportunities while building a high-performing technical team from the ground up.
/ppWith a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background, you will provide technical leadership across projects while working closely with clients, design partners and internal teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality solutions.
/ppThe role will suit someone who understands how the local market operates, knows where the opportunities are and has the ambition and ability to turn those opportunities into a sustainable regional business.
/ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliEstablish and develop the Milan regional design team from the ground up.
/liliRecruit, develop and retain high-quality mechanical, electrical and multidisciplinary design talent.
/liliBuild a strong local technical culture focused on quality, collaboration and client delivery.
/liliDevelop and maintain relationships with key data centre clients, developers, contractors, consultants and industry partners across Italy.
/liliIdentify and pursue new business opportunities within the Italian data centre market.
/liliLead proposals, bids and client presentations through to successful appointment.
/liliDevelop a sustainable regional pipeline and contribute to the wider business development strategy.




/liliAct as a senior local representative of the business within the Italian data centre sector.
/liliOversee the coordination and delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering solutions.
/liliEnsure projects are delivered to appropriate technical, quality, programme and client requirements.
/liliProvide oversight of design management, technical interfaces and multidisciplinary coordination.
/liliPromote effective use of BIM and digital design processes across the team and projects.
/liliWork closely with project managers, design managers, BIM teams, engineers and external consultants.
/liliSupport project planning, resourcing, programme management and commercial performance where required.
/liliEstablish consistent design standards, processes and quality controls within the regional team.
/liliKeep the team informed of relevant Italian and European standards, regulations, technologies and industry developments.
/liliShare knowledge and best practice with the wider business and other regional teams.
/li /ulh3Experience Required /h3ulliSignificant experience within the data centre / mission-critical design sector.
/liliStrong knowledge of the Italian data centre market, ideally with an established network of relevant client and industry relationships.
/liliProven experience developing client relationships and winning design consultancy work.
/liliDemonstrable experience building, leading or significantly developing technical teams.




/liliStrong mechanical or electrical engineering background.
/liliGood understanding of multidisciplinary building services design.
/liliExperience working with BIM, digital engineering and coordinated design processes.
/liliUnderstanding of design management and the interfaces between engineering disciplines.
/liliExperience working alongside or within project management teams.
/liliStrong commercial awareness and understanding of consultancy business development.
/liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
/liliProfessional fluency in Italian and English.
/li /ulh3The Person /h3pWe are looking for someone who combines technical credibility with entrepreneurial drive.
/ppYou will understand the Italian data centre market and have the relationships, reputation and knowledge required to establish a meaningful presence in Milan.
/ppYou will be equally comfortable discussing technical solutions with an experienced engineer, presenting a proposal to a major client, recruiting a new team member or developing a strategy for winning the next project.
/ppMost importantly, you will be someone who wants to build something.
/ppThis is an opportunity to create and shape a regional operation rather than simply manage an established team.
You will have significant influence over the people, clients, projects, processes and culture that will define the business in Milan.
/ph3What Success Looks Like /h3pSuccess in this role means building a recognised and trusted data centre design capability in Milan.
/ppThat means: /ppWinning the right work.
Building the right team.
Delivering technically excellent projects.
Creating a sustainable regional business.
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📌 Regional Manager (Milano)
🏢 Blackedge Consulting
📍 Milano