Data Centre Design Manager — BIM & Stakeholder Lead

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

Job summary

Arcadis is a global leader delivering sustainable design, engineering and consultancy solutions. The Data Centre Design Manager will oversee the complete design process for data centre projects, from preliminary design through to construction and as-built documentation.

The role requires coordinating between multiple stakeholders, managing technical deliverables, and ensuring seamless integration across project stages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CEng, PE, PMP) preferred.
• Experience in design management for large-scale data centre or mission critical infrastructure projects.
• 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, Core & Shell, and Fit Out.
• Lead and participate in design meetings with clients and design teams to ensure scope clarity and no delivery gaps.
• Define technical deliverables during the Draft IFC stage and ensure CSR submittals.
• Manage BIM model to a clash-free Final IFC and review Draft/Final IFC documentation.

Skills

Design Management

BIM Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Data Centre Standards

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Professional accreditation preferred

Tools

BIM Software

Project Management Systems

Job description

Arcadis is a global leader delivering sustainable design, engineering and consultancy solutions. The Data Centre Design Manager will oversee the complete design process for data centre projects, from preliminary design through to construction and as-built documentation.

The role requires coordinating between multiple stakeholders, managing technical deliverables, and ensuring seamless integration across project stages.