Data centre Design Manager

Data Centre Design Manager
Inside IR35 | Long-term Contract
50% Remote | 50% European/US Travel (Expensed)
IT Services Provider

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Design Manager to join a major IT Services provider in a lead, design-assurance role supporting large-scale European data centre programmes.

This is not a pure build role. You'll act as a technical authority, reviewing designs, shaping delivery plans, and overseeing implementation across complex, enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

Review and approve data centre designs (new build and expansion)
Act as lead technical engineer / design authority
Develop high-level delivery and implementation plans
Provide technical governance throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee implementation and resolve design or delivery risks
Engage with internal teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders
Support design sign-off and senior technical discussions

Required Experience:

Strong experience delivering large-scale data centre deployments
Proven data centre design background (compute, storage, network, power, cooling)
Experience operating as a lead engineer or technical authority
Able to translate designs into practical delivery plans
Comfortable overseeing delivery rather than day-to-day build
Willing to travel across Europe/US (approx. 50%)Desirable:

Exposure to AI / HPC data centre environments (e.g. GPU-dense, NVIDIA platforms)
Experience with high-density, high-power DC designs
Background working for an IT services provider or systems integrator
Contract Details:

Inside IR35
Long-term contract potential
50% remote / 50% European travel (fully expensed)
Competitive day rate (experience dependent)

Apply now to discuss the role in more detail.
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