EMEA Design Manager Data Centres

Iron Mountain; South Shields; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Iron Mountain is seeking a Design Manager to lead end-to-end design delivery for data centre facilities across Europe. You will manage third-party design consultants and collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliant, high-quality infrastructure.

The role requires knowledge of M&E systems, building codes, and international travel up to 25%. You’ll drive design excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Experience delivering design for mission-critical facilities such as data centres.
• Knowledge of complex mechanical, electrical, life safety, and control systems.
• Ability to lead external design consultants and manage stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver data centre facilities aligned with specs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal construction, finance, sales, and operations.
• Provide engineering oversight of budget, schedule, and product delivery.
• Identify engineering risks early to protect timelines and standards.

Conocimientos

Design management

M&E design delivery

Multidisciplinary teams

International travel

Educación

Architecture or Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services degree

Descripción del empleo

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.