Design Manager - Data Centres (Norway)

Overview

As Data Centre Design Manager, you will oversee the full design process for data centre projects from BOD to as-built documentation. You’ll coordinate design packages, manage technical deliverables, and ensure governance across all stages with cross-functional teams. You’ll engage with clients and vendors, lead BIM coordination, and support construction via rigorous design QA. This role travels to Norway and sits at the intersection of design excellence and mission-critical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full design package ensuring compliance with client procedures and standards
• Coordinate packaging of works across Pads, Utilities, Foundations, Core & Shell, and Fit Out
• Lead design meetings with clients and teams to ensure scope clarity and address gaps
• Define technical deliverables during Draft IFC and ensure CSR submissions
• Review preliminary designs and manage BIM to a clash-free Final IFC model
• Oversee Draft and Final IFC documentation and MIMO-conformance reviews
• Manage design risk reviews and closure of issues raised by stakeholders
• Support permitting process and ensure construction deliverables align with programme

Key requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in design management for large-scale data centre or mission critical projects
• Proven track record in managing design teams, BIM coordination, and submittals
• Strong understanding of data centre design standards and processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficient in BIM software and project management systems
• Ability to review complex technical documentation and ensure compliance
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• problem-solving
• BIM coordination
• project management systems
• design review and quality assurance

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