Senior Design Manager – Electrical SME

Senior Design Manager (Electrical) – Data Centres
Frankfurt, Germany (Hybrid)

We’re working in partnership with a long-standing client we’ve supported for over 5 years in building out a specialist design function to support their growing data centre portfolio across Europe.
This organisation sits in a strong position within the market established and credible, yet still agile. That balance means you’ll have visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact, rather than feeling like just another number in a large corporate structure.
They are now looking to appoint a Senior Design Manager (Electrical) to take ownership of electrical design across complex, large-scale data centre projects, working from early development stages through to operational handover.
You’ll act as a key technical authority, ensuring designs are robust, compliant, and aligned with both project requirements and customer expectations. This is a highly customer-facing role where your ability to communicate, influence, and translate complex technical concepts will be critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design coordination across data centre projects from concept through to completion
• Provide technical direction, ensuring alignment with project briefs and Basis of Design
• Act as the primary technical contact for customer RFP responses
• Produce and present technical solutions to customers and stakeholders
• Deliver weekly progress reports to senior leadership, highlighting key updates, risks, and achievements
• Support the integration of multi-disciplinary design elements to ensure seamless project delivery
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (Chartered or working towards)
• 6-8 years’ experience in data centre design, engineering, or mission-critical infrastructure
• Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, MV/LV distribution, and relevant regulations
• Proven experience delivering feasibility studies, technical reports, and design reviews
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong customer focus with the ability to manage complex technical queries
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with international travel (approx. once per month across Europe)

Why This Opportunity?

• Work with an established data centre operator with a strong and growing European footprint
• Join a team we’ve helped build over the past 5+ years, with a clear focus on design excellence and customer collaboration
• Play a visible, influential role where your work directly impacts project outcomes and client relationships
• Be part of a business that values expertise, ownership, and long-term development rather than hierarchy