Design Manager – Mission Critical Facilities

About the role

Join the Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team of Royal HaskoningDHV as a Design Manager, leading the design of reliable and sustainable data centre projects for global clients. You will work from our Zurich office, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across borders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage scope, design budget and contract documents for each project.
• Coordinate and optimise design work with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Lead and challenge design solutions, ensuring high‑quality 3D deliverables.
• Distribute workload, follow delivery schedules and communicate innovative ideas to clients.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience managing concept‑to‑design projects, preferably in data centres.
• Entrepreneurial, result‑oriented attitude with strong communication skills in English (German preferred).
• Willingness to travel and work onsite in Zurich.

Required skills

• Proficiency with digital design and engineering tools such as BIM360 and CDE.
• Good knowledge of standard design and construction practices in the data‑centre sector.

What we offer

• Good work‑life balance with 5 weeks of vacation (40‑hour week).
• Laptop and company phone for flexible working.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development.
• Dynamic, international projects and a supportive, inclusive culture.