Design Manager

JDL Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a highly reputable developer in the data centre sector, who are looking to expand the team with a Design Manager in Paris, France.

This opportunity is available on a local French contract and the package includes a basic salary, bonus, shares, company car and healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute Architectural and Engineering Consultant Agreements, clearly defining
• Scope of Work, Services, and Fees based on the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).
• Lead the procurement process for services, including managing Request for Proposals (.RFPs), and evaluate proposals to justify selections.
• Review and approve consultant invoices, proactively managing project budgets, and leading value engineering initiatives to ensure cost alignment.
• Oversee consultant workload distribution to ensure balanced output and the delivery of quality design work.
• Collaborate with Project and Cost Managers to develop and manage project-specific design work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with all project team members and internal stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the design are reviewed and approved as required
• Supervise the project design team (internal and external) to deliver high-quality design solutions.
• Represent the organization in regular design and project meetings, providing stakeholders with updates on design elements and any changes.
• Oversee design development and ensure the production of accurate construction documents and specifications.
• Oversee and supervise the Contractor’s design efforts, especially during RIBA Stage 4
• (Technical Design) and RIBA Stage 5 (Construction), ensuring the designs adhere to the contract documentation.
• Ensure that the Contractor’s design aligns with local specifics such as climate, workforce standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the consistency between the OPR and construction documents, flagging and documenting any deviations for resolution.
• Conduct regular QA/QC reviews of the Contractor’s design submissions, ensuring all deliverables meet the project’s quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Ensure close collaboration with the Contractor during construction to resolve design issues swiftly and ensure alignment between design and site execution.

Requirements:

• Degree in Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data centres or specialized facilities, focusing on CSA and MEP systems development.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing new construction, tenant improvements, and capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations, building regulations, and project delivery frameworks (RIBA).
• Proficient in interpreting design and construction drawings, project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical design concepts.
• Expertise in construction projects, particularly data centres, with a strong focus on MEP systems.