MEP Design Manager

Job description

Design Manager – Data Centre (New Build)

£70,000 - £82,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Career Progression + Immediate Start

Slough

Join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering some of the most complex and high-profile data centre projects across the UK and Europe. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager to step into a fast-paced, technically challenging environment with a business known for quality, innovation, and long-term career development.

You will play a key role in driving the design process on large-scale mission-critical projects, working closely with delivery, commercial, and engineering teams to ensure seamless coordination from early-stage design through to construction.

This isn’t a role where you sit in the background you’ll be at the centre of decision-making, influencing design outcomes, improving buildability, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

With a strong pipeline of data centre work across the M25 corridor and Europe, this is a long-term move offering clear progression into Senior Design Manager and leadership roles.

Your Role as a Design Manager Will Include:

• Leading and coordinating the design process across MEP and CSA packages
• Managing day-to-day design activities on large-scale data centre projects
• Supporting tender stages and PCSA phases with technical input
• Ensuring compliance with design standards, building regulations, and safety requirements
• Promoting best practice in BIM, CDE platforms, and design coordination

As a Design Manager You Will Have:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a Tier 1 contractor or major MEP contractor
• Strong background in data centres, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects
• Solid understanding of MEP design and coordination
• Knowledge of BS 7671, Building Regulations, and the Building Safety Act 2022

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Slough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

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