Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager

  • Permanent
  • Slough, Berkshire
    Sector: Construction Management
    Job type: Permanent
    Salary:£75000.00 - £100000.00 per annum + package
    Contact: Lizzie Cole 
    Contact email: Lizzie.cole@dataxconnect.com
    Contact phone: 01489 774010
    Job ref: BBBH26276_1781091607
    Published:
    Expiry Date: Jun 24, 2026

    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

    Your Consultant

    Lizzie Cole

    Senior Recruitment Consultant

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