Design Manager – Permanent Contract – Milan, Italy
- Data Centres Our client is a provider of vital systems, they own and manage high quality properties and large data centres throughout the globe
- that are critical to the digital economy They are currently seeking a Design Manager to join their team based in Milan.

What you'll do
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams (CSA, MEP, Fire Protection, Security and IT systems) to deliver high-quality, cost-effective data centre design solutions. Manage external consultants, engineering firms and contractors throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design compliance, quality, constructability and adherence to programme deadlines. Oversee design development from concept through RIBA Stage 3 and support contractor design activities during detailed design and construction phases. Drive stakeholder engagement, design reviews,



value engineering initiatives, risk mitigation and sustainable design strategies, including ESG, BREEAM and LEED objectives. Degree qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Building Services, Civil or related discipline). Extensive experience delivering data centre projects with a strong focus on MEP and multidisciplinary design management. Proven experience managing consultants, contractors and complex stakeholder environments within hyperscale or colocation data centre developments. Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure, RIBA project stages, construction regulations, design software (Auto CAD, Revit, Navisworks) and Italian/European compliance requirements.

📌 Design Lead (Italia)
🏢 QCS Staffing
📍 Italia