Design Manager, AI Data Center Infrastructure

Nscale; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI infrastructure company in the United Kingdom seeks a Design Manager to oversee the technical design and permitting of AI-optimized data centres across Europe. The role requires 6+ years of design management experience, particularly in data centres and high-performance computing projects. Candidates should have strong engineering expertise, familiarity with permitting processes, and proficiency in BIM workflows. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure and work in a collaborative, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data centre design or management.
• Experience with high-performance computing and mission-critical projects.
• Fluency in English and familiarity with other European languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical design and permitting of AI-optimized data centres.
• Collaborate with construction and design teams across Europe.
• Manage permitting processes in multiple jurisdictions.
• Review design packages for compliance and performance.
• Utilize BIM and cloud-based tools for documentation.

Skills

Design management

Collaboration

Mechanical or Electrical Design

Regulatory permits

BIM workflows

AI infrastructure knowledge

Education

6+ years in design or design management

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

A leading AI infrastructure company in the United Kingdom seeks a Design Manager to oversee the technical design and permitting of AI-optimized data centres across Europe. The role requires 6+ years of design management experience, particularly in data centres and high-performance computing projects. Candidates should have strong engineering expertise, familiarity with permitting processes, and proficiency in BIM workflows. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure and work in a collaborative, diverse environment.