Lead Design Manager – Data Centre Construction

3D Personnel Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the coordinated delivery of CSA and MEP design packages on a major data centre development in Blyth. You will manage the in-house design team and external consultants, ensuring timely design deliverables and compliance with safety and reliability requirements.

The role involves coordinating design interfaces, managing submittals, RFIs and IFC releases, and supporting LEED sustainability obligations on a high-profile data centre

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience managing design delivery on major construction projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Strong experience coordinating multidisciplinary CSA and MEP design.
• Excellent understanding of construction documentation, design risk and technical compliance.
• Confident managing design consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Data centre experience highly desirable or experience on major industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-house design team and external engineering and architectural consultants.
• Coordinate CSA and MEP design packages throughout the construction programme.
• Oversee technical submittals, RFIs, IFC drawing releases and design deliverables.
• Maintain the design risk register and ensure compliance with Safety in Design requirements.
• Coordinate OFCI vendor information and integration into the wider design.
• Support LEED requirements and sustainability-related design obligations.
• Liaise with temporary works teams and construction managers to resolve design interfaces.
• Manage design coordination meetings and ensure technical issues are resolved to programme.

Skills

Design management

CSA/MEP coordination

Leadership of consultants

LEED sustainability

Safety in Design

IFC drawing coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

3D Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the coordinated delivery of CSA and MEP design packages on a major data centre development in Blyth. You will manage the in-house design team and external consultants, ensuring timely design deliverables and compliance with safety and reliability requirements.

The role involves coordinating design interfaces, managing submittals, RFIs and IFC releases, and supporting LEED sustainability obligations on a high-profile data centre