Design Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Design Manager – Data Centre Projects\n\nLocation: London\n\nEmployment Type: Permenant \n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Design Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale data centre projects. This individual will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating the design process from concept through to delivery, ensuring that the technical, operational, and commercial objectives are achieved.\n\nThe successful candidate will act as the key interface between clients, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring design integrity, compliance with standards, and alignment with overall project strategy.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage the end-to-end design process on mission-critical data centre projects.\n\nEnsure design compliance with local building codes, international data centre standards, and client requirements.\n\nDevelop and manage design programmes, schedules, and deliverables to align with project milestones.\n\nOversee design reviews, value engineering sessions, and technical workshops.\n\nManage design changes and ensure proper documentation and communication of design decisions.\n\nWork closely with construction, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless transition from design to delivery.\n\nMaintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders to manage expectations and achieve project objectives.\n\nExperience & Qualifications\n\nDegree in Architecture, Engineering, or related technical discipline.\n\nProven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Lead on data centre or other mission-critical infrastructure projects (e.g., hospitals, laboratories, clean rooms).\n\nStrong understanding of MEP and architectural coordination for large-scale technical facilities.\n\nFamiliarity with international data centre design standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE guidelines).\n\nExperience working with BIM and digital design processes.\n\nExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.\n\nPreferred Skills\n\nChartered Engineer or Architect status (or working towards).\n\nExperience with sustainability and energy efficiency strategies in data centre design.\n\nStrong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical and cost considerations.\n\nFamiliarity with commissioning and operational handover processes