At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multi-disciplinary design teams on large-scale data centre projects across Europe.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the data centre industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, generous holiday, health care, and pension.
- Other info: Opportunity for international travel and excellent career advancement in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a hands-on leadership role within cutting-edge data centre developments.
- Qualifications: Must have senior-level experience in data centre design management and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 125000 £ per year.
This role is strictly for an experienced Senior Data Centre Design Manager. Candidates without senior-level, hyperscale data centre design management experience will not be considered. We are seeking a Senior Data Centre Design Manager (Mechanical) to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery across large-scale, mission-critical data centre developments in Europe. This is a hands-on senior leadership role, responsible for owning the design process from early concept and permitting through construction, commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST), within an owner-operator development environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams (CSA, MEPH, ICT) on hyperscale data centre projects
- Act as the senior technical authority for mechanical systems while coordinating all other disciplines
- Manage and review Basis of Design (BoD), drawings, specifications and design deliverables
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, change control and design gating processes
- Own the design schedule, aligning with procurement, tender and construction milestones
- Interface with contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, authorities and internal stakeholders
- Manage design change, risk, cost and programme impacts
- Co-manage commissioning activities and lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
- Support value engineering, vendor selection and OFCI equipment specifications
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Senior-level experience as a Data Centre Design Manager is mandatory
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (postgraduate qualification advantageous)
- Strong background in data centre or highly serviced, mission-critical buildings
- Proven delivery of large-scale developments (€250m+)
- Extensive experience managing hyperscale, multi-disciplinary design teams
- Strong understanding of CSA, MEPH and ICT integration
- Experience with commissioning and complex building systems (liquid cooling knowledge highly desirable)
- Familiarity with BIM, ACC/BIM 360, Revit, Bluebeam and design governance processes
- Ability to confidently challenge, defend and communicate technical decisions at senior level
- Willingness to travel internationally (up to ~25%)
What This Role Is Not
- Not a junior or mid-level Design Manager role
- Not discipline-only or consultancy-support focused
- This is a true senior owner-side data centre design leadership position
Senior Mechanical Design Manager employer: PRS
As a leading employer in the data centre sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our London-based team enjoys competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, comprehensive health care, and a strong commitment to employee development through hands-on leadership opportunities in large-scale projects. Join us to be part of a dynamic culture that values expertise and encourages professional growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
