Engineering Design Manager
Designer Group Athens, Attica, Greece
Construction · 1,001-5,000 employees
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About the role
Lead the design strategy for data center projects from tender through to commissioning while managing external consultants and supply chain partners. Ensure all designs are practical, compliant with engineering standards, and aligned with project programme and commercial objectives.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires over 5 years of experience in engineering within an M&E contractor environment with a strong background in design and site delivery. Candidates must hold a degree or HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering and possess deep knowledge of electrical standards.
Full description
The Role
We’re hiring a Design Manager to work on a Data Centre Project in Athens
This is not a coordination role. You’ll be the senior authority across design, preconstruction and delivery, influencing how projects are engineered, built and commissioned.
You’ll work closely with project teams, supply chain and clients to ensure designs are practical, compliant, and aligned to programme and commercial objectives.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Lead design strategy from tender through to commissioning
- Support preconstruction and estimation with value engineering and buildability input
- Manage and challenge external design consultants and supply chain partners
- Ensure design delivery aligns with programme, cost and technical requirements
- Review technical submissions, drawings and BIM models
- Provide on-site engineering support across project lifecycle
- Oversee testing, commissioning and quality assurance processes
- Ensure compliance with BS7671, NICEIC and DG engineering standards
- Work alongside SAP for LV/HV systems and ensure safe system integration
- Support development of junior and graduate engineers
- Contribute to continuous improvement of DG design and QA processes
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years’ experience in engineering within an M&E contractor environment
- Strong background across design and site delivery (critical)
- Proven experience managing design consultants and subcontractors
- Deep understanding of electrical systems, standards and compliance (BS7671, 18th Edition)
- Experience across commercial, infrastructure or mission-critical projects
- Strong technical judgement with a practical, buildable mindset
- Ability to influence stakeholders across design, commercial and delivery teams
Qualifications:
- Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Building Services
