Data Centre & Mission Critical Design Lead

Hoare Lea; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoare Lea seeks a Design Manager to lead Data Centre and Mission Critical projects from multiple UK offices. The role supports hybrid working and offers opportunities to shape high‑profile engineering schemes across the North and beyond.

You will own design management across technically complex projects, coordinating with clients and multi‑discipline teams to ensure robust delivery and high standards of quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a proactive design management role within building services or project delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good understanding of design programme management and project delivery processes.
• Strong digital awareness and proactive use of digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design management duties across technically complex engineering projects including Data Centres and Mission Critical Facilities.
• Foster and maintain relationships with clients and other professionals to create future opportunities.
• Arrange and facilitate project briefings alongside the Project Leader.
• Manage workloads of internal and external teams including Hoare Lea specialist groups and architectural/engineering teams.
• Provide internal design reviews and ensure compliance with QM procedures.

Skills

Design management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital tools

Project delivery

Risk management

Job description

Hoare Lea seeks a Design Manager to lead Data Centre and Mission Critical projects from multiple UK offices. The role supports hybrid working and offers opportunities to shape high‑profile engineering schemes across the North and beyond.

You will own design management across technically complex projects, coordinating with clients and multi‑discipline teams to ensure robust delivery and high standards of quality.