Design Manager - #2636331

Electrical Design Manager – Data Centre

Location: Frankfurt, Germany

Contract: Freelance / Contract

Duration: 30 months

Start Date: Immediate

Working Pattern: 5 days per week on-site / ~50 hours per week

The Role

We are supporting a major semi conductor project in Frankfurt and are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to join the team on a freelance basis.

This is a key role within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, where you will take ownership of electrical design delivery across key packages. The position requires a hands-on professional with strong experience in data centre or critical infrastructure projects, capable of working closely with site, engineering, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical design activities across the project lifecycle
• Oversee cable tray design and routing, ensuring efficient and compliant layouts
• Manage and coordinate containment systems design and installation
• Deliver Medium Voltage (MV) design work, ensuring alignment with project specifications
• Review and coordinate design documentation with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with applicable standards, regulations, and client requirements
• Support site teams during installation, providing technical guidance and resolving design issues
• Work closely with commissioning teams to ensure designs are fully integrated and deliverable
• Monitor design progress to ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Manager or Senior Electrical Design Engineer
• Strong background working on data centre or mission-critical projects
• Demonstrated experience in cable tray design, containment systems, and MV design
• Solid understanding of electrical design standards and best practices within Europe
• Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced construction environments
• Fluent English is essential; German is highly desirable
• Strong coordination, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work fully on-site and manage demanding project schedules