Principal Design Manager - Data Centres
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Location: London, Bicester or Newcastle upon Tyne
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
A leading international M&E consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Manager to join its growing Data Centre and Technology team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex data centre/technology projects.
Manage projects from pre-contract through delivery, ensuring programme, quality and commercial targets are met.
Develop design programmes, deliverables and project milestones.
Manage clients, consultants, contractors and sub-consultants.
Monitor progress, identify risks and manage design coordination.
Chair project and design team meetings.
Oversee quality, technical compliance, contractual requirements and Health & Safety.
Mentor and develop team members.
Support business development and commercial/project management activities.
Requirements
BEng or equivalent engineering qualification.
CEng or ChPP with professional membership such as MCIBSE, MIET/MIEE or IMechE .
10+ years' experience at Senior Engineer level or above.
Strong design management experience, ideally within data centres, technology or complex environments .
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-value projects.
Strong client-facing, communication and leadership skills.
Good understanding of UK regulations, standards, design processes and project programming.
Commercial awareness and experience managing project fees.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or similar.
Willingness to travel as required. xohmjla
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hybrid working
23-28 days' annual leave
Pension and healthcare
Bonus opportunities
Training and professional development
Holiday purchase scheme
Wellness initiatives
Collaborative environment with strong career progression opportunities
Apply now for a senior opportunity within a growing Data Centre and Technology team.
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