Design Manager - Execution - Data Centre Business Unit - Paris An established business that supports major clients in France and internationally through the design, construction, and renovation of high-performance Data Centre facilities, are currently looking to strengthen their Pre-Construction Department with an experienced Design Manager. This is a key position at the crossroads of technical expertise, project coordination, and strategic development, and as the successful Design Manager you will contribute to projects from early concept phases through the full execution stage. You will act as the technical guarantor of design quality and consistency, ensuring that all studies align with operational, contractual, financial, and environmental expectations. Responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Leading and coordinating all execution-phase studies for a major Data Centre projects</li><li>Guarantee the proper development and integration of all-trades (TCE) studies for large-scale industrial buildings</li><li>Ensure the consideration of operational constraints (health & safety), environmental requirements, technical risks, and contractual commitments</li><li>Assemble the technical pricing and coordinate study inputs</li><li>Supervise internal and external engineering contributors</li><li>Lead design and costing studies</li><li>Propose value-engineering ideas and innovative alternatives</li></ul> Ideal skills and experience: <ul><li>Engineering or university degree with 10 years of experience in TCE building projects, technical packages, or execution studies/works</li><li>A technically driven professional with a passion for innovation and optimization</li><li>Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, fluent in French and English</li><li>Solid technical knowledge of building systems and technical lots (electrical, HVAC) as well as execution studies</li><li>Motivated to join a dynamic Business Unit where technical excellence and personal aspirations are valued for long-term growth</li></ul>

Design Manager - Execution (Data Centre)

​With 15 years of experience in the recruitment space, Lawrence forms part of our Power & Grid Contract team in our Bromley office as a Principal Consultant.

Lawrence Cox