Data Center Design Manager

Job description

Design Manager – Data Centres (Electrical or Mechanical)

Location: UK / Europe (Hybrid)

Overview

A rapidly growing AI and digital infrastructure developer is seeking a Design Manager with either an Electrical or Mechanical engineering background to support the development of large-scale data centre projects across Europe.

This role is ideal for someone coming from an engineering consultancy or design practice, looking to move into the developer/client side and take ownership of the design management process across mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple data centre developments
• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary consultant teams including electrical, mechanical, civil, and architectural disciplines
• Ensure design deliverables meet technical standards, programme milestones, and budget requirements
• Review engineering designs to ensure efficiency, resilience, and scalability
• Act as the key interface between consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Support the transition from concept and detailed design through to construction
• Identify opportunities for design optimisation, value engineering, and risk mitigation
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet high availability and operational requirements typical of mission-critical facilities

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• 7–10+ years of experience in engineering design or technical project delivery
• Background in a consultancy or engineering design firm
• Experience working on data centres, mission-critical facilities, or large-scale infrastructure
• Strong understanding of electrical or mechanical building services systems
• Experience managing or coordinating multidisciplinary design teams

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English