EMEA Design Manager Data Centres

Iron Mountain; Chester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Mountain seeks a strategic Design Manager to lead end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre projects across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Madrid and Frankfurt, partnering with multidisciplinary experts to ensure engineering excellence.

You will oversee external design consultants, coordinate with internal teams, manage budgets and schedules, and mitigate design risks to meet safety and quality standards while supporting Iron Mountain's expanding digital footprint, with

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the design delivery of mission-critical facilities, specifically within data centres, pharma, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of complex mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems, with solid command of building codes.
• Proven ability to direct multidisciplinary design teams and manage key vendor and stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• University degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver mission-critical data centre facilities aligned with global specifications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal construction, finance, sales, and operations teams on fit-out programs.
• Provide engineering oversight: budget, schedule, and product delivery to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Identify and mitigate design risks early to protect timelines and delivery standards.

Skills

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project risk management

Education

University Degree in Architecture or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking an strategic Design Manager to join our EMEA Design and Construction team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead the end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre construction projects across key European markets like London, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Frankfurt. Working closely with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants, your work ensures our high-performance infrastructure meets exact engineering standards while directly supporting our expanding digital footprint.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Lead third-party design consultants: Manage external design teams to deliver mission-critical data centre facilities that align with global specifications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration: Partner with internal construction, finance, sales, and operations teams to execute fit-out programs and validate business pursuit opportunities.
• Provide engineering oversight: Direct budget, schedule, and product delivery to keep assigned infrastructure projects compliant with organizational quality and safety regulations.
• Manage project risks: Identify critical engineering risks and opportunities early in the design phase to protect project timelines and delivery standards.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in the design delivery of mission-critical facilities, specifically within M&E-led industries such as Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, or Energy.
• Strong knowledge of complex mechanical, electrical, life safety, and control systems, alongside a solid command of national and local building codes.
• Proven ability in directing multidisciplinary design teams and managing key vendor and internal stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• University Degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering, with the flexibility to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.