Design Operations Manager -Data Centres

Design Operations Manager
Crawley -hybrid
£75k+car allowance, bonus and benefits

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for design management, team leadership, and operational excellence in the data centre industry? Do you thrive in an environment where precision, innovation, and strategic execution are key? If so, this is the role for you!
We are seeking a Design Operations Manager to lead our Consultancy Services team, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality, compliant, and commercially successful projects. In this pivotal role, you will oversee resource management, financial performance, stakeholder engagement, and technical excellence, shaping the future of our consultancy services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing team of Associates, fostering technical growth and professional development.
• Managing resource allocation to align with project demands, ensuring efficiency and delivery excellence.
• Overseeing contract obligations and P&L performance, driving financial success in collaboration with commercial partners.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence in all deliverables, maintaining the highest industry standards.
• Driving collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to optimise project execution.
• Chairing project status meetings to track milestones, manage risks, and align strategic goals.
• Identifying growth opportunities, supporting business development, and enhancing client relationships.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in the data centre industry, with a strong background in design management and consultancy services.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and drive operational excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in managing P&L, budgets, and project financials.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of Health & Safety compliance and industry standards.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Why apply?

• Lead and shape the future of data centre consultancy in a fast-growing industry.
• Work on cutting-edge projects that define critical infrastructure and innovation.
• Enjoy a leadership role with real impact, autonomy, and career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a company that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.