Data Center M&E Design Lead for Mission-Critical Projects

TGS International Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TGS International Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager (M&E) to lead the mechanical and electrical design development of major data centre projects from concept through construction, commissioning and handover.

You will coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and client stakeholders to ensure resilient, efficient and scalable M&E infrastructure in line with project requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree required in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in M&E design management for data centres or mission-critical projects.
• Strong track record delivering hyperscale/data centre projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and consultants.
• Knowledge of Tier III and Tier IV data centre design principles.
• Experience in design-build or EPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the M&E design process across all project stages.
• Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Review and manage mechanical and electrical design documentation.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Drive design optimisation for resilience, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee integration of critical M&E infrastructure (power, cooling, BMS/DCIM).
• Chair design coordination meetings and workshops.
• Support commissioning planning, testing and handover.

Skills

M&E design management

Data centre experience

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS/DCIM systems

Job description

TGS International Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager (M&E) to lead the mechanical and electrical design development of major data centre projects from concept through construction, commissioning and handover.

You will coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and client stakeholders to ensure resilient, efficient and scalable M&E infrastructure in line with project requirements and industry standards.