896 Posti di lavoro per Design Manager in Italia

• Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation for new builds and retrofits.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) to ensure cohesive and optimised designs.
• Manage external design consultants and contractors to meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Review and approve design documents for compliance with codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA-942).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (project managers, operations, IT) to align design with operational needs.
• Conduct design reviews and value engineering to optimise performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in design and construction, with at least 3 years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems (power, cooling, fire protection, security).
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency standards (e.g., LEED, ISO 50001) is a plus.
• Professional license(PE, RA) preferred.

The issue: The construction of data centres is essential to support digital growth, ensure global connectivity, and enable the development of innovative technologies, making data centres a major issue for society.

The project: As part of a data center construction project, we are looking for a Design Senior Manager to work on the owner side.

Job Description :

Responsibilities : The Design Senior Manager critically assesses design decisions in consultation with more senior staff across disciplines and applies required company standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices. They manage the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects, critically assess, and escalate issues where the relationship with such partners is not meeting expectations. They own and lead a design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical Partners (MEPs), and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world-class data centers with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission-critical resilience, and cost management. They review and contribute to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques, and processes for managing and reporting the design process. They work with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence in design and delivery practices and methodologies. Position can be located in Paris or Milan.

Profile / Requirements :

Skills: At least 10-15 years of experience in a similar position in data center plant or factory with critical systems (nuclear, aerospace, defence). Experience in contractor or engineering and procurement side. Fluent in English and French / Italian.

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together, we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is looking for a skilled Design Manager to join our Engineering & Construction team. You will be responsible for the technical coordination of our interdisciplinary design team in all phases, from preliminary or concept design to execution.

You will also lead and coordinate efforts across our international Arcadis Delivery Centers, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of project milestones while maintaining the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will maintain direct communication with clients and suppliers, managing expectations and activities.

The ideal candidate has previous experience working in multinational companies with diverse teams and expertise in a BIM environment and integrated building systems design.

• Coordination of permitting activities and specialist consultancy to obtain building permits (knowledge of environmental permits is a plus);
• Preparation of summary reports related to various project phases for company management;
• Management and monitoring of planning, verification, and control of the execution times of each activity for both Arcadis teams and external suppliers;
• Management of coordination activities in a BIM environment, formulating inputs and observations on the ACC platform;
• Verification of the qualitative and quantitative technical contents of the design in relation to project requirements at various work phases, including official deliveries to the customer;
• Punctual verification of work carried out by external consultants through continuous contact and invoice management;
• Collaboration with field staff and departmental colleagues to anticipate and resolve project-related issues;
• Collaboration with managers of various disciplines to maintain a strong team, fostering relationships between each specialist group, and enhancing individual contributions.

Qualifications & Experience :

• At least 5-6 years of experience in activities similar to those described;
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a related field;
• Excellent (C1) level of written and spoken English;
• Good knowledge of Italian construction legislation and regulations;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (Autodesk) software;
• Good knowledge of the ACC work platform.

Why Arcadis

We believe everyone's contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach to help you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize our collective impact.

You will do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all our people, fostering an environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day.

Job Code : LIGS1

Work Arrangement : LIHybrid

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills : Construction Experience, Management Experience, Autodesk, Design Thinking, Drafting, Project Management, Relationship Management, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5-6 years

Vacancy : 1

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is looking for a skilled Design Manager that will join our Engineering & Construction team. You will be responsible for the technical coordination of our interdisciplinary design team in all phases, from the preliminary or concept design to execution.
You will also lead and integrate efforts across our international Arcadis Delivery Centers, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of project milestones while maintaining the highest quality standards. In addition, you will maintain direct communication with clients and suppliers, managing expectations and activities.
The ideal candidate has already previous experience working in multinational companies with divers teams and expertise, in a BIM setting and with integrated design of building systems teams.
Role accountabilities:
* Coordination of permitting activities and specialist consultancy to obtain building permits (the knowledge of environmental permits as well will be considered a plus);
* Preparation of summary reports relating to the various project phases for the company management;
* Management and monitoring of planning, verification, and control of the execution times of each activity, both for Arcadis teams and external suppliers;
* Management of coordination activities in a BIM environment, formulating inputs and observations on the ACC platform;
* Verification of the qualitative and quantitative technical contents of the design in relation to the project requirements in the various phases of work. Care of official deliveries to the customer;
* Punctual verification of the work carried out by external consultants through continuous contact with them and management of their invoices;
* Collaboration with the field staff and / or with departmental colleagues to anticipate and resolve projects-related problems;
* Collaboration with managers of various disciplines to maintain a strong team, cultivating the relationships between each specialist group and enhancing the work of each individual team member.
Qualifications & Experience:
* At least 5-6 years of experience in conducting activities similar to those indicated in this job description;
* A Bachelor or Master's Degree in civil engineering or a related sector;
* An excellent (C1) level of written and spoken English;
* Good knowledge of single text of the legislative and regulatory provisions on construction in Italy;
* Good knowledge of the use of AutoCAD and Revit (Autodesk) software;
* Good knowledge of the ACC work platform;
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together, we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is looking for a skilled Design Manager to join our Engineering & Construction team. You will be responsible for the technical coordination of our interdisciplinary design team in all phases, from preliminary or concept design to execution.

You will also lead and coordinate efforts across our international Arcadis Delivery Centers, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of project milestones while maintaining the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will maintain direct communication with clients and suppliers, managing expectations and activities.

The ideal candidate has previous experience working in multinational companies with diverse teams and expertise in a BIM environment and integrated building systems design.

• Coordination of permitting activities and specialist consultancy to obtain building permits (knowledge of environmental permits is a plus);
• Preparation of summary reports related to various project phases for company management;
• Management and monitoring of planning, verification, and control of the execution times of each activity for both Arcadis teams and external suppliers;
• Management of coordination activities in a BIM environment, formulating inputs and observations on the ACC platform;
• Verification of the qualitative and quantitative technical contents of the design in relation to project requirements at various work phases, including official deliveries to the customer;
• Punctual verification of work carried out by external consultants through continuous contact and invoice management;
• Collaboration with field staff and departmental colleagues to anticipate and resolve project-related issues;
• Collaboration with managers of various disciplines to maintain a strong team, fostering relationships between each specialist group, and enhancing individual contributions.

Qualifications & Experience :

• At least 5-6 years of experience in activities similar to those described;
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a related field;
• Excellent (C1) level of written and spoken English;
• Good knowledge of Italian construction legislation and regulations;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (Autodesk) software;
• Good knowledge of the ACC work platform.

Why Arcadis

We believe everyone's contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach to help you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize our collective impact.

You will do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all our people, fostering an environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day.

Job Code: LIGS1

Work Arrangement: LIHybrid

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills : Construction Experience, Management Experience, Autodesk, Design Thinking, Drafting, Project Management, Relationship Management, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5-6 years

Vacancy : 1

Are you aDesign Manager looking for your next contract role? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our valued client inMilan on a permanent contract.

Experienced at delivering highly efficient projects for state-of-the-art Data Centres, Pharma, Semi- Conductor infrastructures around the world, our client is a global leader in design, engineering and delivery of facilities for high tech industries. This is your chance to join an innovative, market leading data centre company as their newest Design Manager. With growth plans to almost double their already huge turnover, there could not be a better time to join!

Responsibilities :

• Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation for new builds and retrofits.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) to ensure cohesive and optimised designs.
• Manage external design consultants and contractors to meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Review and approve design documents for compliance with codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA-942).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (project managers, operations, IT) to align design with operational needs.
• Conduct design reviews and value engineering to optimise performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in design and construction, with at least 3 years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems (power, cooling, fire protection, security).
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency standards (e.g., LEED, ISO 50001) is a plus.
• Professional license(PE, RA) preferred.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together, we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is looking for a skilled Design Manager to join our Engineering & Construction team. You will be responsible for the technical coordination of our interdisciplinary design team in all phases, from preliminary or concept design to execution.

You will also lead and coordinate efforts across our international Arcadis Delivery Centers, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of project milestones while maintaining the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will maintain direct communication with clients and suppliers, managing expectations and activities.

The ideal candidate has previous experience working in multinational companies with diverse teams and expertise in a BIM environment and integrated building systems design.

• Coordination of permitting activities and specialist consultancy to obtain building permits (knowledge of environmental permits is a plus);
• Preparation of summary reports related to various project phases for company management;
• Management and monitoring of planning, verification, and control of the execution times of each activity for both Arcadis teams and external suppliers;
• Management of coordination activities in a BIM environment, formulating inputs and observations on the ACC platform;
• Verification of the qualitative and quantitative technical contents of the design in relation to project requirements at various work phases, including official deliveries to the customer;
• Punctual verification of work carried out by external consultants through continuous contact and invoice management;
• Collaboration with field staff and departmental colleagues to anticipate and resolve project-related issues;
• Collaboration with managers of various disciplines to maintain a strong team, fostering relationships between each specialist group, and enhancing individual contributions.

Qualifications & Experience :

• At least 5-6 years of experience in activities similar to those described;
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a related field;
• Excellent (C1) level of written and spoken English;
• Good knowledge of Italian construction legislation and regulations;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (Autodesk) software;
• Good knowledge of the ACC work platform.

Why Arcadis

We believe everyone's contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach to help you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize our collective impact.

You will do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We aim to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all our people, fostering an environment where everyone can bring their best selves to work every day.

Job Code : LIGS1

Work Arrangement : LIHybrid

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills : Construction Experience, Management Experience, Autodesk, Design Thinking, Drafting, Project Management, Relationship Management, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5-6 years

Vacancy : 1

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Design Manager - Italy, Milan - Permanent Contract

Are you a Design Manager looking for your next contract role? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our valued client in Milan on a permanent contract.

Our client is a global leader in design, engineering, and delivery of facilities for high-tech industries, with extensive experience in delivering highly efficient projects for data centres, pharma, and semiconductor infrastructures worldwide. This is your chance to join an innovative, market-leading data centre company as their newest Design Manager. With plans to nearly double their current turnover, now is an excellent time to join!

Responsibilities

1. Lead the design process from concept through construction documentation for new builds and retrofits.
2. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architectural, structural, MEP, civil) to ensure cohesive and optimized designs.
3. Manage external design consultants and contractors to meet quality, budget, and schedule expectations.
4. Review and approve design documents for compliance with codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, TIA-942).
5. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (project managers, operations, IT) to align design with operational needs.
6. Conduct design reviews and value engineering to optimize performance, cost, and sustainability.
7. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Extensive experience in design and construction, with at least 3 years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
3. Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems (power, cooling, fire protection, security).
4. Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360.
5. Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
6. Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency standards (e.g., LEED, ISO 50001) is a plus.
7. Professional license (PE, RA) preferred.

If this role interests you, please apply now!

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

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The issue: The construction of data centres is essential to support digital growth, ensure global connectivity, and enable the development of innovative technologies, making data centres a major issue for society.

The project: As part of a data center construction project, we are looking for a Design Senior Manager to work on the owner side.

Job Description :

Responsibilities : The Design Senior Manager critically assesses design decisions in consultation with more senior staff across disciplines and applies required company standards and country-specific regulations to make the best design choices. They manage the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects, critically assess, and escalate issues where the relationship with such partners is not meeting expectations. They own and lead a design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical Partners (MEPs), and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world-class data centers with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission-critical resilience, and cost management. They review and contribute to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques, and processes for managing and reporting the design process. They work with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence in design and delivery practices and methodologies. Position can be located in Paris or Milan.

Profile / Requirements :

Skills: At least 10-15 years of experience in a similar position in data center plant or factory with critical systems (nuclear, aerospace, defence). Experience in contractor or engineering and procurement side. Fluent in English and French / Italian.