EMEA Design Manager Data Centres

Iron Mountain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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 and collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure our facilities meet exact engineering standards.

The role requires extensive experience in mission-critical design, strong M&E knowledge, and the ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design delivery of mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing vendor relationships.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design delivery

M&E design

Data centres

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Architecture degree

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.