At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of cutting-edge data centres and manage technical teams.
- Company: Join a leading data centre organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and strong career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work on complex projects and influence engineering design standards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects in a senior role.
- Qualifications: Experience in M&E design management within the data centre sector required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 110000 £ per year.
M&E Design Manager - Data Centres Location: Farnborough, with hybrid availability Salary: £100,000-£110,000 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced M&E Design Manager to join a major data centre organisation, supporting the design and delivery of technically complex, mission-critical facilities.
This is a senior technical role focused on mechanical and electrical data centre design.
We are specifically looking for someone from an M&E engineering background who has already worked as a Design Manager within the data centre sector.
This is not an architectural design position.
The Role
- Manage and coordinate external M&E consultants, engineers, designers and technical specialists.
- Provide technical oversight across new-build data centres, expansions and infrastructure upgrades.
- Manage the design process across the full RIBA lifecycle.
- Review M&E design documentation for technical accuracy, compliance and operational suitability.
- Lead design reviews, technical workshops and consultant meetings.
- Manage design approvals, technical decisions and design change control.
- Maintain clear records of key design decisions, programme implications and technical risk.
- Develop and review Basis of Design documents, technical specifications and design standards.
- Work across critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, BMS and fire protection.
- Ensure designs are practical from construction, commissioning and operational perspectives.
- Work closely with construction, operations, commissioning and project delivery teams.
- Provide technical support during commissioning and witness key commissioning activities where required.
- Review emerging data centre technologies and support equipment and supplier selection.
- Identify design risks and escalate key technical issues where appropriate.
- Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, design processes and technical governance.
- Provide technical input into client discussions, tenders and commercial opportunities where required.
About You
- Previous experience as a Design Manager within the data centre sector is essential.
- Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background.
- Detailed knowledge of mission-critical M&E infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and associated critical systems.
- Experience managing designs through multiple RIBA stages.
- Previous experience managing external engineering consultants and design teams.
- Strong understanding of design change, technical governance and design assurance.
- Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.
- Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites when required.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing data centre organisation in a senior technical capacity, working on complex critical infrastructure projects and having genuine influence over engineering design standards.
The role offers a salary in the region of £100,000–£110,000, hybrid working, strong long-term career prospects and the opportunity to work across some of the most technically demanding infrastructure projects in the sector
Locations
M&E Design Manager in Cove, Hampshire employer: Nexus Careers Group Ltd
As an Engineering Manager at our prestigious Canary Wharf site, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a competitive salary of £85,000, a market-leading pension scheme, and the unique advantage of 24/7 on-site parking, we offer a rewarding environment where your expertise in managing critical infrastructure will thrive. Join us to lead a dedicated engineering team in a stable, high-profile setting that fosters continuous improvement and strong professional relationships.
