EMEA Design Manager Data Centres

Iron Mountain; West Alvington; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Health & retirement plans

Learning & growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Iron Mountain is seeking a Design Manager to lead end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre construction projects across Europe, including London, Amsterdam, Madrid and Frankfurt. You will work with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure infrastructure meets exact standards while supporting our growing digital footprint.

The role requires managing external design teams, driving cross-functional collaboration with internal construction, finance, sales and

Qualifications

• Experience in design delivery of mission-critical facilities (Data Centres, Pharma, Energy).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety and control systems; familiarity with building codes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage vendor/internal stakeholders.
• University degree in Architecture or Engineering; willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsabilités

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver data centre facilities aligned with global specifications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with construction, finance, sales and operations to execute fit-out programmes and validate business pursuit opportunities.
• Provide engineering oversight: manage budget, schedule and product delivery to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Identify engineering risks early in design phase to protect timelines and delivery standards.

Connaissances

Design delivery

M&E facilities

Data centres

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Life safety systems

Control systems

Building codes

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Formation

Architecture or Engineering degree

Outils

CAD/BIM

Description du poste

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.