MEP Design Manager – Data Centre / Mission Critical Düsseldorf, Germany Leading International Engineering & Construction Contractor €90,000 – €110,000 Package (Accommodation, Travel, Bonus, Pension) The Company This is an opportunity to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor delivering high-value data centre and mission critical projects across Europe. With a strong presence in Germany, the business is known for delivering complex design and build schemes for blue-chip clients across the data centre, pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing sectors. Their approach is built around technical excellence, collaborative delivery and a strong focus on quality, safety and programme. With a growing pipeline of projects in Düsseldorf, they are expanding their design leadership team to support continued growth in the German market. The Role – MEP Design Manager As MEP Design Manager, you will take full ownership of mechanical and electrical design delivery on a large-scale data centre project in Düsseldorf. You will lead the coordination of all MEP design elements from early stage through to construction and handover, ensuring alignment with programme, quality standards and client expectations. You will act as the key link between the design teams, subcontractors and site delivery teams, ensuring that all MEP design information is fully coordinated, buildable and delivered on time. Key Responsibilities Lead MEP design coordination across mechanical and electrical systems on a major data centre project Manage design deliverables in line with construction programme and client requirements Coordinate design activities between consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams Chair and lead design meetings with clients and key stakeholders Oversee design quality, compliance and implementation of design changes Review construction drawings, shop drawings and technical submittals Support BIM coordination and clash resolution processes Ensure smooth handover of design packages to site delivery teams Monitor design progress and report on weekly and monthly milestones Carry out site visits to ensure design intent is achieved during construction Manage as-built documentation and final design records About You Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering Proven experience as an MEP Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer on large-scale construction projects Strong background in data centres or mission critical environments Excellent understanding of MEP systems including HVAC, electrical distribution and building services Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants Strong knowledge of BIM processes and coordinated design delivery Commercial awareness with the ability to manage design within programme constraints Strong communication and leadership skills with a proactive approach What’s on Offer Salary: €90,000 – €110,000 (DOE) Benefits: Accommodation and travel support Bonus structure Pension contribution Private healthcare Long-term career progression across European projects Opportunity to work on flagship data centre developments Why Apply? This is a high-impact MEP Design Manager role on one of the most technically demanding project types in construction. You will be at the centre of design decision-making on a major data centre project in Düsseldorf, working with an experienced international team and leading-edge clients. With a strong pipeline of work across Germany and mainland Europe, this role offers long-term stability, career progression and exposure to some of the most advanced construction projects in the market. How to Apply If you’re interested in this role, please send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 00353 (0)1 531 4345 for a confidential discussion. Why Breagh Recruitment Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing MEP Design Managers, MEP Coordinators and Building Services Design professionals across the data centre and mission critical construction sector. We work closely with leading international contractors delivering complex mechanical and electrical projects across Germany and Europe. If you are an MEP Design Manager, Senior MEP Design Engineer or Building Services Design Lead looking to progress within the data centre sector, we can support your next move.