Design Lead - to be a manager
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Poutrix in Milano
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description Arcadis is looking for a skilled Design Manager that will join our team. You will be responsible for the technical coordination of interdisciplinary design team both from Arcadis and external parties like subcontractors' or client's. You will also lead and integrate efforts across our international Arcadis Delivery Centers, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of project milestones while maintaining the highest quality standards.
You will maintain direct communication with clients and suppliers, managing expectations and activities. Role accountabilities Management of coordination activities in a BIM environment, formulating inputs and observations on the ACC platform
- Verification of the qualitative and quantitative technical contents of the design in relation to the project requirements in the various phases of work. Care of official deliveries to the customer
- Punctual verification of the work carried out by external consultants through continuous contact with them and management of their invoices
- Coordination of permitting activities and specialist consultancy to obtain building permits (the knowledge of environmental permits as well will be considered a plus)
- Preparation of summary reports relating to the various project phases for the company management
- Management and monitoring of planning, verification, and control of the execution times of each activity, both for Arcadis teams and external suppliers
- Collaboration with the field staff and / or with departmental colleagues to anticipate and resolve projects-related problems
- Collaboration with managers of various disciplines to maintain a strong team, cultivating the relationships between each specialist group and enhancing the work of each individual team member.
Qualifications & Experience At least 10 years of experience in related fields
- A Degree in Mechanical, Civil/Building engineering or a related sector
- An excellent level English (C1), and a Good level of Italian (B1)
- Good knowledge of single text of the legislative and regulatory provisions on construction in Italy, AutoCAD, Revit (Autodesk) and ACC work platform
- Knowledge and experience in MEP and firefighting disciplines will be considered a plus
- Proven construction management experience in Data Center will be considered a plus
- Good knowledge and experience with project management procedures will be considered a plus
- Projects are based in Milan hinterland, mainly east and south of Milan.