EMEA Design Manager — Data Centre Projects Lead

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

Job summary

Iron Mountain seeks a strategic Design Manager to lead end-to-end design delivery for data centre construction across Europe. You will manage external design consultants, oversee budgets and schedules, and collaborate with internal teams to align on compliance with engineering standards.

Travel up to 25% internationally is required; a University Degree in Architecture or Engineering is expected. The role demands strong leadership, risk management, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design delivery for mission-critical facilities such as data centres, pharma, or energy.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems; familiarity with building codes.
• Proven ability to direct multidisciplinary design teams and manage vendor/internal stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead external design consultants to deliver data centre facilities that meet global specifications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal construction, finance, sales and operations teams to execute fit-out programs and validate opportunities.
• Provide engineering oversight: manage budgets, schedules and product delivery while ensuring quality and safety compliance.
• Identify engineering risks early in the design phase to protect timelines and delivery standards.

Education

University Degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Iron Mountain seeks a strategic Design Manager to lead end-to-end design delivery for data centre construction across Europe. You will manage external design consultants, oversee budgets and schedules, and collaborate with internal teams to align on compliance with engineering standards.

Travel up to 25% internationally is required; a University Degree in Architecture or Engineering is expected. The role demands strong leadership, risk management, and a track record of delivering