Senior Design Manager

The company

A leading Tier 1 contractor is actively seeking a Senior Design Manager to support the delivery of brand-new hyperscale data centre projects in the Slough area. With a strong pipeline of secured work and long-term investment in the sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader at the forefront of data centre construction.

The role

• As Senior Design Manager, you will play a key role in the design leadership and coordination of hyperscale data centre projects from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Lead and manage the design process across multiple disciplines, ensuring designs are fully coordinated, buildable, compliant, and aligned with programme requirements.
• Act as the key interface between consultants, subcontractors, project teams and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical oversight and leadership across MEP and CSA design packages, driving design quality, risk management, value engineering and programme certainty.
• Support design reviews, technical workshops, procurement activities and construction delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Could this role be for you?

• 8+ years’ experience within Design Management on large-scale construction projects.
• Ideally from an MEP background with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems within complex building environments.
• Candidates from a CSA background will also be considered, provided they have a good understanding of MEP design coordination and integration.
• Previous data centre experience would be highly advantageous, particularly on hyperscale or mission-critical projects.
• Large scale construction project experience will also be considered
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple design disciplines and drive projects through key design stages.
• Excellent understanding of design management processes, technical governance, programme management and risk mitigation.

Why apply?

High value and high-profile projects
Excellent career development opportunities