Job Description

Are you passionate about data centres and the digital revolution? Do you want to work with a global leader in designing and engineering reliable and sustainable data centres? Join Royal HaskoningDHV, a top 5 firm in the industry, and be part of our Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Data Centre team. We have offices and teams in The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Spain, the UK and South Africa, and we partner with some of the largest and leading data centre providers and users across the world. We are looking for experienced and motivated professionals to help us grow and innovate in this strategic market. Apply now and make a difference!
What will you do as a Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres)
If you are a Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres) with advanced knowledge and skills in building design, you will find a challenging and rewarding career at Royal HaskoningDHV. You will work with some of the most demanding customers in the world and collaborate with our global colleagues. You will also use 3D design tools to deliver detailed and high-quality solutions for our MCF projects. Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage scope-of-work, design budget and contract documents for each project;
• Follow and update design delivery schedule and distribute workload within team;
• Coordinate and optimize design with multi-disciplinary team and external parties;
• Lead and challenge design solutions and changes;
• Create and communicate innovative ideas and designs to client and team.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team where your work will be cross borders, native and home based. In addition to participating in projects, you naturally also contribute to the optimization of our internal business processes and to safeguarding and sharing knowledge within your field.
Where you will work
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.
As our new Design Manager (MCF/ Data Centres) you will become part of the team Mission Critical Facilities (MCF). This team provides consultancy services for datacenter clients and includes professionals from various fields such as engineering, construction, and architecture. The team works on integrated designs for data centers and has completed various projects. Working with this team means joining a leading market and a dedicated and passionate team. You will be employed by NEXT HaskoningDHV Switzerland AG, the collaboration between local Swiss firm Confirm AG and Haskoning.
What you bring
You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude. Besides that, you have:

• Holds a Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• Has over 5 years of experience managing multidisciplinary design, engineering, and construction projects, preferably in data centres or other relevant sectors;
• Shows an affinity with digital and automated design and engineering processes (BIM360, CDE);
• Possesses good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction industry, and a good understanding of the daily (operational) business of clients;
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients, and is fluent in English and German.

You will be based in Zurich, being part of, and contributing to, our expanding Swiss office. As our clients are based in various locations nationally and internationally, flexibility towards traveling is expected.
What you can expect from us
Within our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on challenging projects, both in Switzerland and worldwide. Besides that, we also offer you:

• A good work-life balance, including a laptop and company cell phone so you can work wherever and whenever you want;
• 5 weeks of vacation based on a 40-hour work week;
• A workplace in our office in Zurich;
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities;
• Growing a career in a dynamic workplace with opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation and plenty of room for own initiative in an open and flexible culture.

Are you our new colleague?
Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.
The application process then consists of two interviews and possible an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!
Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Jan Brantjes, Managing Directo Next Haskoning, at jan.brantjes@nextag.swiss or Christian De Visser, Recruiter Mission Critical Facilities, at christian.de.visser@haskoning.com.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics--you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our .
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