Senior Data Center Design Manager

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Germany.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Data centres are no longer just buildings, they are critical pieces of national and digital infrastructure. At Arup, we design some of the most complex, high‑performance, and sustainability‑driven facilities in Europe.

The opportunity

You will be part of an international team of specialized designers and engineers, collaborating across regions and borders on some of Arup’s most significant data centre and mission critical projects in Europe.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to drive and influence design strategy, standards and ways of working across regions, within a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing and collaboration among experts and professionals. You will take on design leadership responsibilities for large, complex data centre projects in Germany and across Europe, working closely with colleagues from multiple disciplines and geographies.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams through early concept, planning, detailed design and delivery, guiding projects through construction while maintaining design intent, technical quality and coordination under demanding programme and regulatory conditions. 

As a Senior Design Manager / Project Manager Design - Data Centre at Arup, you will:

• Own and drive the design strategy across disciplines from concept through delivery
• Lead architects, specialist engineers and consultants as a single, integrated team
• Manage design programmes, deliverables, interfaces and approvals
• Act as the primary design interface between clients, authorities and internal teams
• Ensure design quality, technical compliance, cost, risk, and programme
• Champion sustainability, resilience and longterm performance

• Mentor junior and senior team members and help shape best practice across the group 

   

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone passionate about sustainable data centre design and who possesses:

• Extensive experience leading design on complex, multidisciplinary projects  
• Experience in missioncritical, industrial, infrastructure or highly technical projects  
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience
• Strong understanding of HOAI, RIBA or equivalent frameworks  
• Confidence navigating planning, permitting and authority processes  
• Degree in architecture, engineering, or a related discipline  

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills  

   

• Very good written and spoken English skills and preferably German

Why Arup? 

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

• Flexible working: The choice between a full-time or part-time model, working from home up to 3 days a week and up to 20 days a year from another country.

   

   

• Well-being & Family: Company pension scheme, occupational disability insurance, mobility (e.g. Swapfiet's rental bike), daycare subsidy of up to 150 euros per month, and in Berlin we also offer a daycare place with our cooperation partner if required.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit: Help - Arup Careers. We're here to support you.

Are you ready to shape a better world?

DC 2025

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