Design Manager

Sphere Solutions; Newport; On-site; GBP 16,605,000 - 22,140,000; Part time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions has an opportunity for an experienced Design Manager on a major data centre project in Newport. This short-term contract spans approximately 2-3 months with immediate start, responsible for coordinating design across multiple disciplines and ensuring timely delivery in line with the project programme.

The role requires strong experience in major construction projects, MEP coordination, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on major construction projects.
• Previous data centre experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of MEP and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work to tight programmes and deadlines.
• Strong technical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple disciplines.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and the client team.
• Review and coordinate drawings, specifications, and technical information.
• Identify and resolve design issues and clashes.
• Monitor design deliverables against the project programme.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes, and approvals.
• Ensure design complies with project requirements, relevant standards, and regulations.
• Attend design coordination and project meetings.
• Support the construction team with technical and design-related queries.

Skills

Design management

MEP coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Meet deadlines

Education

Relevant construction/design qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a major data centre project on a short-term contract for approximately 2-3 months.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in coordinating the design process, ensuring all design information is delivered accurately, efficiently, and in line with the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple disciplines.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and the client team.
• Review and coordinate drawings, specifications, and technical information.
• Identify and resolve design issues and clashes.
• Monitor design deliverables against the project programme.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes, and approvals.
• Ensure design complies with project requirements, relevant standards, and regulations.
• Attend design coordination and project meetings.
• Support the construction team with technical and design-related queries.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager on major construction projects.
• Previous data centre experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of MEP and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work to tight programmes and deadlines.
• Strong technical and organisational skills.
• Relevant construction/design qualification or equivalent experience.

Contract Details

• Duration: 2-3 months
• Start: Immediate / ASAP
• Project: Data Centre
• Rate: £425/day CIS
• Location: Newport
• Employment: Contract