At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design projects for cutting-edge AI-focused data centres and ensure seamless collaboration.
- Company: Join Kao Data, a leader in innovative data centre solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI technology and shape the future of digital infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or electrical engineering background with strong design management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Overview Join Kao Data as a Design Manager – Drive Excellence in AI‑Focused Data Centres!
Kao Data leads the industry, pioneering the development and operation of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing.
With a hyperscale‑inspired and industrial scale platform, we provide our customers with a secure, scalable, and sustainable home for their compute.
Design and Construction at Kao Data is the engine behind our high‑performance digital infrastructure.
Our multidisciplinary team integrates architectural design, structural engineering, and advanced construction methodologies to deliver hyperscale data centres with precision and speed.
Leveraging BIM, modular construction, and sustainable design principles, we optimise every phase — from concept to commissioning.
It’s a dynamic environment for professionals who thrive on technical complexity, innovation, and delivering mission‑critical facilities that power the future of AI and cloud computing.
About the Role About the
Role: Kao Data has an in‑house design management team which forms part of the overall project delivery team.
Our Design Managers are skilled mechanical or electrical engineers whose role is to assist all elements of the business with any technical, design and engineering related assistance.
We are looking for a Design Manager to primarily support new‑build projects through the RIBA stages and also deliver projects on live operational sites.
You will be involved in new site selection and the management of design development for new technology suites, DC buildings and campuses.
You will support the operational team with the upgrade and replacement of aging plant, improvements to existing infrastructure and efficiency upgrades.
You will support the operational team when there are problems and/or incidents and provide technical advice as required.
Key Responsibilities Support the physical delivery of projects on site including attending design and progress meetings, ensuring designers and contractors work together collaboratively, liaising between the project and operational team, closing RFIs, reviewing and closing technical submittals, and supporting the delivery manager with change, etc.
Manage the design team to deliver an accurate and detailed design package.
This will involve reviewing design information, challenging the design team to consider all options and ensuring the design team understand Kao Data’s requirements.
Determine and understand the design requirements, programme and budget.
Develop a design strategy to deliver a positive outcome.
Minimise, monitor and review design change.
Support business activities such as funder audits, insurance audits, and marketing.
Liaise with all elements of the business including operations, compliance, H
Design Manager employer: KD Servco Limited
Kao Data is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the rapidly evolving AI data centre sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous growth opportunities and a supportive culture that values your contributions. Located in a cutting-edge facility, we provide a unique chance to be at the forefront of technology while enjoying competitive benefits and a vibrant workplace atmosphere.
