EMEA Design Lead for Mission-Critical Data Centers

Iron Mountain; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Health, wellness, retirement plans

Continuous learning and growth

Job summary

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

Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to drive compliant, high-performance facilities while supporting our growing digital footprint. Expect international travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Experience in design delivery of mission-critical facilities (data centres, pharma, energy).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems and building codes.
• Direct multidisciplinary design teams and manage key vendor/internal stakeholders.
• Degree in Architecture or Engineering with travel up to 25% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver data centre facilities aligned with global specs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with construction, finance, sales and operations.
• Provide engineering oversight: budget, schedule and product delivery for infrastructure projects.
• Identify engineering risks early in the design phase to protect timelines and standards.

Skills

Design delivery

M&E systems knowledge

Vendor & stakeholder management

International travel

Education

University degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

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

Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to drive compliant, high-performance facilities while supporting our growing digital footprint. Expect international travel up to 25%.