EMEA Design Manager Data Centres

Iron Mountain; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Health, wellness & retirement plans

Professional growth opportunities

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 data centre construction across Europe, collaborating with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure our infrastructure meets exact engineering standards and supports our digital footprint.

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

Qualifications

• Experience delivering design for mission-critical facilities (data centers, pharma, energy).
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems and building codes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage vendor/internal stakeholders.
• Degree in Architecture or Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering; ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver data centre facilities aligned with global specs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to execute fit-out programs.
• Provide engineering oversight: budget, schedule, and product delivery to meet quality and safety standards.
• Identify engineering risks early in design to protect timelines and delivery quality.

Skills

Design delivery

M&E facilities

Building codes

Leadership of design teams

Global travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or 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.