EMEA Design Lead – Data Centre & Mission-Critical Projects

Iron Mountain; Preston; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Health, wellness, and retirement plans

Continuous learning and professional成长

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Design Manager to join our EMEA Design and Construction team. You will lead end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre projects across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Madrid and Frankfurt, ensuring high-performance infrastructure meets engineering standards.

You will manage external consultants, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and oversee budgets, schedules and compliance, with international travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the design delivery of mission-critical facilities in M&E-led industries.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems and local codes.
• Proven ability to direct multidisciplinary design teams and manage stakeholders.
• University degree as specified, with willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver data centre facilities aligned with specifications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to execute fit-out programs.
• Provide engineering oversight: budget, schedule and product delivery compliance.
• Identify and mitigate design-phase risks to protect timelines and standards.

Skills

Design leadership

M&E expertise

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Design Manager to join our EMEA Design and Construction team. You will lead end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre projects across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Madrid and Frankfurt, ensuring high-performance infrastructure meets engineering standards.

You will manage external consultants, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and oversee budgets, schedules and compliance, with international travel up to 25%.