EMEA Design Manager, Data Centre Delivery

Iron Mountain; Liverpool; Hybrid; 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 growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic 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 infrastructure meets exact engineering standards while supporting our growing digital footprint.

This role focuses on managing design consultants, coordinating with construction, finance, sales and operations, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Building Services.
• Experience leading design teams for mission-critical facilities (data centres, pharma, energy).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety, and control systems and building codes.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party design consultants and external design teams to deliver data centre facilities that meet global specs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal construction, finance, sales, and operations to execute fit-out programs.
• Provide engineering oversight: manage budget, schedule, and product delivery to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Identify engineering risks early in the design phase to protect timelines and delivery standards.

Skills

Design management

M&E design knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

University Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic 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 infrastructure meets exact engineering standards while supporting our growing digital footprint.

This role focuses on managing design consultants, coordinating with construction, finance, sales and operations, and maintaining