Data Centre Design Lead for BIM & Construction

Arcadis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Centre Design Manager to oversee the complete design process of data centre projects from preliminary design through construction and as-built documentation.

You will coordinate between pads, utilities, foundations, core and shell, and fit-out; lead design meetings with clients and teams; manage BIM to deliver a clash-free model by Final IFC; ensure submittals and CSR are delivered; oversee permits and QA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CEng, PE, PMP) preferred.
• Time served experience in design management for large-scale data centre or mission critical infra.
• Proven track record in managing design teams, BIM coordination, and technical submittals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full design package, ensuring compliance with client procedures and standards.
• Coordinate the breakdown and packaging of works between Pads, Utilities, Foundations (PUF), Core & Shell (C&S), and Fit Out (FO).
• Lead and participate in design meetings with clients and design teams to ensure scope clarity and no delivery gaps.
• Engage with the design team and vendors to define technical deliverables during the Draft IFC stage.
• Ensure delivery of technical submittals via the CSR.

Skills

Data centre design

BIM coordination

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Professional accreditation preferred

Tools

BIM software

Project management systems

Job description

Arcadis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Centre Design Manager to oversee the complete design process of data centre projects from preliminary design through construction and as-built documentation.

You will coordinate between pads, utilities, foundations, core and shell, and fit-out; lead design meetings with clients and teams; manage BIM to deliver a clash-free model by Final IFC; ensure submittals and CSR are delivered; oversee permits and QA.