Design Manager - Engineering (m/f/d)

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Engineering & Design Manager for Data Centre Constructions (m/f/d) for our Data Center Business Unit in Milano, Italy. Start asap.

Our people are our success. As part of Exyte, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. You will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company’s long history and continue leading the way to a better world.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MEP design development process in collaboration with design consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of detailed MEP design packages, ensuring alignment with data centre requirements (including power density, cooling loads, redundancy, and scalability)
• Review and validate designs for compliance with local building codes, data centre standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier Certifications, ASHRAE), and client specifications
• Conduct value engineering exercises to optimize performance and cost without compromising design integrity
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, and civil design teams to ensure fully integrated building systems
• Monitor MEP design progress against project timelines and identify/mitigate risks or delays
• Manage design change control, RFIs, and ensure design intent is maintained through construction
• Provide technical leadership during construction, including responding to design queries, reviewing submittals/shop drawings and supporting commissioning activities
• Ensure sustainability and energy efficiency targets are met, working with relevant certification schemes (LEED, BREEAM, etc.)
• Interface with client representatives, attend project meetings, and prepare status reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s preferred
• Chartered Engineer or working towards (e.g., CEng, PE)
• Ideally at least 8–10 years of experience in MEP design, with multiple years in data centre projects
• Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems including power distribution, backup systems, HVAC, and fire protection
• Experience with BIM, Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with international data centre standards (TIA-942, Uptime Institute, etc.)

What we offer

• Your start at Exyte: Two-day onboarding event with new colleagues
• Attractive location: Spacious workstations with height-adjustable desks
• Buddy-System: Several weeks of close familiarisation with your colleagues in the team
• Work-life balance: Possibility of switching to mobile working
• Catering: Free coffee specialties and water dispensers on every floor

Contact

Exyte is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment. Therefore, Exyte Group provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Ugur Guezel
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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