Senior Data Centre Design Manager

ppAlways wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness. Our organization is a dynamic and innovative real estate company, serving as both a developer and investor with a primary focus on logistics real estate. We are expanding our portfolio to include cutting‑edge data centre development projects and are therefore seeking experienced data centre professionals. /ppGoodman is seeking an experienced Design Manager (based in Vilvoorde, Belgium) to join our expanding Data Centre project team. As the Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our data centre projects, working closely with the Project Lead and Project Manager, the wider project team, internal departments, external consultants and contractors. Your primary responsibilities will include selecting and managing engineering firms and experts, delivering high‑quality, time and cost‑effective design solutions, and overseeing the Contractor’s design efforts before and during construction. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliCoordinate, advise, monitor and control project design team (internal and external) activities to deliver high‑quality design solutions at the best time, cost, sustainability, reliability, scalability, safety and constructability options. /liliEnsure coordination and integration of all systems (power, cooling, IT, security, firefighting) and with respect to CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) aspects. /liliLead cost/time‑benefit analyses and present solutions that meet project goals. /liliManage appointed engineering firms and selected experts and consultants, distributing tasks and workload to ensure balanced output and the delivery of quality design work. /liliOversee design development from inception to RIBA3 stage and ensure the production of accurate construction documents and specifications according to Goodman and/or final users’ requirements, aiming for a 100% satisfaction rate. /liliPromote energy‑efficient and sustainable design solutions, supporting implementation of ESG strategies and certifications (BREEAM, LEED). /liliEnsure all aspects of the design are progressively reviewed, confirmed and approved as required by internal procedures within the agreed timeline. /liliReview and manage design change requests during all stages of design, providing visibility and clarity on cost and time impacts. /liliProvide design input to balance end‑user requirements with potential project constraints. /liliSupport project managers, schedulers and cost managers in developing, implementing and managing project‑specific design work plans, schedules and budgets. /liliAct as the main point of reference for all design activities within the project team, providing internal stakeholders with timely updates on design elements and any changes. /liliRepresent the organization in regular design and project meetings with external design firms and consultants. /liliPrepare and execute architectural and engineering consultant agreements, clearly defining scope of work, services and fees based on the Owner’s Project Requirements. /liliLead the procurement process for design and consultancy services, managing RFIs and RFPs and evaluating proposals to justify selections. /liliReview and approve consultant invoices, proactively managing project budgets and leading value‑engineering initiatives to ensure cost alignment. /liliAssist the project team during General Contractor tender by ensuring completeness and correctness of design documentation and assessing viability of proposed value‑engineering solutions. /liliOversee and supervise the selected General Contractor’s design efforts, especially during RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design) and RIBA Stage 5 (Construction), ensuring designs adhere to project and contract documentation and regulatory requirements. /liliMonitor consistency between the OPR and construction documents, flagging and documenting any deviations for resolution. /liliConduct regular QA/QC reviews of the Contractor’s design submissions, ensuring all deliverables meet the project’s quality standards and compliance requirements. /liliEnsure close collaboration with the Contractor during construction to resolve design issues swiftly and ensure alignment between design and site execution. /liliEnsure full adherence to design standards, documenting any deviations after reaching consensus with all stakeholders. /liliEnsure design solutions fully comply with all Italian and European applicable laws and regulations, including industry standards (TIER, IEC). /liliProactively identify and manage design‑related risks, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track and within budget. /liliPrepare basic drawings and preliminary layout solutions to investigate potential site buildability per due diligence outputs and internal design templates. /liliSupport the project team in presenting design solutions to stakeholders, including end‑users. /liliCollaborate effectively with the e