EMEA Design Manager — Mission-Critical Data Centers

Iron Mountain; Hawton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Health & retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a Design Manager to lead end-to-end design for data centre construction across Europe. You will oversee third-party design consultants and coordinate with internal teams to ensure delivery meets high engineering standards.

The role requires strong experience in mission-critical facilities, expertise in M&E systems and local building codes, and the ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design delivery of mission-critical facilities (data centres, pharma, energy).
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, codes, and building regulations.
• Proven ability to direct multidisciplinary design teams and manage external consultants.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party design consultants to align with global specifications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with construction, finance, sales and operations.
• Provide engineering oversight for budget, schedule and product delivery.
• Identify engineering risks early to protect timelines and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Architecture/Engineering degree

Job description

Iron Mountain is seeking a Design Manager to lead end-to-end design for data centre construction across Europe. You will oversee third-party design consultants and coordinate with internal teams to ensure delivery meets high engineering standards.

The role requires strong experience in mission-critical facilities, expertise in M&E systems and local building codes, and the ability to travel internationally up to 25%.