Data Centre Design Lead | Multidisciplinary Delivery

WSP Global Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams within Property and Buildings, focusing on the Data Centre sector.

You will guide integrated teams across architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, and utilities to deliver high-quality designs aligned with client and regulatory standards. You will mentor junior staff, support proposals, and ensure design delivery meets schedule, budget, and quality objectives while embracing BIM and digital tooling for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project/design management experience within a design practice.
• Strong track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary Data Centre projects through all design stages.
• Strong client-facing experience, preferably within a consultancy, engineering, or project delivery environment.
• Solid understanding of multidisciplinary coordination, project delivery methodologies, and regional authority standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design process for Data Centre design, from concept and feasibility to detailed design, tendering, and construction coordination.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, Infrastructure and utility disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Serve as part of client interface team, supporting the project manager in managing communication, expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Champion design excellence and innovation, ensuring alignment with WSP’s global quality, digital, and sustainability standards.
• Promote the integration of digital design tools and technologies (e.g., BIM, Revit, digital twins) to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Manage project risks, design changes, and ensure timely approvals and documentation.
• Monitor project progress and performance against agreed objectives and deliverables.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and client engagement for future opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to strengthen technical and project delivery capabilities.
• Facilitate design coordination across internal and externally appointed subconsultants and subject matter experts.
• Support coordination with stakeholders, authorities, contractors, consultants, and other third parties
• Support design assurance and technical governance processes.
• Assist in securing necessary approvals, permits, and stakeholder agreements where required.
• Review project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/PM

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams within Property and Buildings, focusing on the Data Centre sector.

You will guide integrated teams across architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, and utilities to deliver high-quality designs aligned with client and regulatory standards. You will mentor junior staff, support proposals, and ensure design delivery meets schedule, budget, and quality objectives while embracing BIM and digital tooling for