EMEA Design Lead – Data Centre & Critical Facilities

Iron Mountain; Basildon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre projects across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Madrid and Frankfurt. You will work with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure designs meet exact engineering standards and support our expanding digital footprint.

The role requires extensive experience in designing mission-critical facilities and a strong grasp of M&E systems, building codes, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the design delivery of mission-critical facilities (Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Energy).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems.
• Experience directing multidisciplinary design teams and managing vendor/internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead external design consultants to deliver data centre facilities aligned with global specs.
• Collaborate with construction, finance, sales and operations to execute fit-out programs.
• Direct budget, schedule and product delivery to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Identify engineering risks early in the design phase to protect timelines and delivery standards.

Skills

M&E design delivery

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

International travel

Education

Bachelor's/ Master’s in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre projects across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Madrid and Frankfurt. You will work with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure designs meet exact engineering standards and support our expanding digital footprint.

The role requires extensive experience in designing mission-critical facilities and a strong grasp of M&E systems, building codes, and