EMEA Data Centre Design Manager - Hybrid & Growth

Iron Mountain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health, wellness and retirement plans

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an strategic Design Manager to join our EMEA Design and Construction team. You will lead the end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre construction projects across markets like London, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Frankfurt, collaborating with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure infrastructure meets exact engineering standards.

The role requires experience in design delivery of mission-critical facilities, strong knowledge of M&E systems, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering design for mission-critical facilities (data centres, pharma, energy).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage vendor/interne stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver data centre facilities aligning with global specs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to execute fit-out programs and validate opportunities.
• Provide engineering oversight: budget, schedule, and delivery to meet quality and safety standards.
• Identify design-phase risks and opportunities to protect timelines and delivery standards.

Skills

Design delivery

M&E systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Travel (up to 25%)

Education

University Degree in Architecture/Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking an strategic Design Manager to join our EMEA Design and Construction team. You will lead the end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre construction projects across markets like London, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Frankfurt, collaborating with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure infrastructure meets exact engineering standards.

The role requires experience in design delivery of mission-critical facilities, strong knowledge of M&E systems, and