Design Manager

Design Manager Opportunity - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Hyperscale Data Centre

MK Search are working with a Tier 1 main contractor to appoint a Design Manager for a major hyperscale data centre development in Hertfordshire.

The contractor has a strong presence in the data centre sector and offers long-term UK opportunities, an excellent remuneration package and clear progression paths outlined from the outset.

This role will suit a Design Manager with experience coordinating complex construction projects, ideally within the hyperscale data centre or mission-critical sector. You will manage the design process, ensuring information is coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with procurement and construction requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate design activities across civil, structural, architectural and MEP disciplines.

• Lead design meetings with consultants, specialist subcontractors and the client team.

• Manage the design programme, ensuring information is issued to support procurement and site delivery.

• Review design submissions for compliance with the client’s requirements, project specifications and relevant standards.

• Identify and resolve design interfaces, coordination issues and buildability challenges.

• Work closely with project, commercial and planning teams to assess design changes and their impact on cost and programme.

• Track technical queries, design approvals and outstanding information.

• Support the site team in resolving design issues throughout construction and handover.

Experience and background:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator with a main contractor.

• Data centre or mission-critical project experience is highly desirable.

• A strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination on large, technically complex developments.

• Experience managing external consultants and specialist subcontractor design packages.

• Good knowledge of construction methods, buildability and design risk management.

• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

• A relevant qualification in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline.

What’s on offer:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.

• A key role on a major hyperscale data centre development.

• Long-term UK work with a leading Tier 1 main contractor.

• Clear progression paths and career objectives established from the beginning.

• The opportunity to develop your career with a contractor that has a strong presence in the data centre sector.

Apply with your CV or contact MK Search for a confidential discussion.