Design Lead for Data Centre Projects: Lead & Coordinate

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. in Blyth, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Design Lead to drive the design delivery of Civil, Structural, Architectural, and MEP disciplines. You will coordinate with the client’s design team and manage both in-house and external consultants to keep design on programme.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record on large-scale construction projects, including complex design coordination and submissions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing design delivery on large-scale construction projects.
• Data Centre project experience is highly desirable.
• Degree qualification in engineering or construction.
• Strong understanding of design management principles and cross-discipline coordination.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Experience with LEED design requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with the client’s design team for project-wide design coordination.
• Manage in-house design team and external consultants to align with construction schedules.
• Plan and lead design and engineering workshops and resolve issues ahead of site activities.
• Oversee Technical Submittal, IFC releases, and change control.
• Deliver weekly design progress reports to the client.
• Coordinate with OFCI vendors and LEED consultants for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Stakeholder management

Communication

QA/QC

LEED coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree qualification in engineering or construction

Job description

Winthrop Technologies Ltd. in Blyth, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Design Lead to drive the design delivery of Civil, Structural, Architectural, and MEP disciplines. You will coordinate with the client’s design team and manage both in-house and external consultants to keep design on programme.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record on large-scale construction projects, including complex design coordination and submissions.