Design Manager

AJ Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Group is seeking a driven Design Manager for a market-leading data centre provider in the UK. You will lead and coordinate external consultants and engineers to design industry-leading facilities, ensuring high-quality documentation across all RIBA stages.

The role demands hands-on technical oversight of design for new data centres, expansions and technology refreshes, plus leading workshops and presenting innovative solutions to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Data Centre experience in design, commissioning or project engineering within the data centre or mission-critical sector.
• Strong engineering capability with knowledge of generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling and fire detection/suppression.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical oversight of design and approval for data centre facilities, expansions and tech refreshes.
• Oversee appointment of architects, designers, engineers and specialists.
• Coordinate review workshops at each RIBA stage and verify documentation for technical accuracy.
• Present innovative designs and emerging data centre technologies to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Skills

Data Centre Experience

MEP Background

Job description

The Company:

I am partnering with a market-leading, data centre provider. They act as a trusted strategic partner to hyperscalers, and global enterprises.

As they rapidly expand their high-density, highly resilient facilities, they are seeking a driven Design Manager to join their team

The Role:

You will manage and coordinate professional teams of external consultants and engineers to design industry-leading data centre facilities. Your core focus will be ensuring a high standard of design documentation across all RIBA stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will provide day-to-day technical oversight of the design and approval process for new data centre facilities, expansions, and technology refreshes.


• You will be actively involved in the appointment of architects, designers, engineers, and specialists.


• You will arrange review workshops and presentations at each RIBA stage, checking documentation for technical accuracy alongside other internal teams.


• You will present innovative designs and emerging data centre technologies to major stakeholders and the senior leadership team.

About You:

• Data Centre Experience (Must-Have): Prior design, commissioning, or project engineering experience within the Data Centre or mission-critical sector is essential.


• MEP Background: You will have a strong general engineering and technical capability, ideally bringing a working knowledge of generators, UPS, switchgear, cooling, and fire detection/suppression systems.


• Clearance: You must have a full UK driving licence and the ability to undergo and pass full security checks.