Principal Design Manager

The Resolute Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international Engineering and Design Consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Manager to lead design teams for data centre projects in London. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in Revit/BIM software. This role involves overseeing design development, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in construction or engineering.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the data centre sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams for data centre projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs, including load allocation.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to address design challenges.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations and best practices.

Skills

Leadership in design teams

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

BIM software

Job description

Principal Design Manager - London

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager, guiding the delivery of data centre projects from concept through detailed design and construction. This role will play a pivotal part in managing and growing the design team while ensuring high-quality, coordinated, and innovative design solutions.

Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - 70,000

Job Description

The Resolute Group is working in partnership with an International, Engineering and Design Consultancy to assist with expanding their M&E Team who focus on Data Centre Projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring all electrical, mechanical, and architectural designs for data centre projects are aligned with project requirements, standards, and client expectations.
• Oversee the development of conceptual and detailed designs, including space planning, load allocation, and system integration.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and consultants to resolve design challenges and ensure seamless integration across disciplines.
• Mentor and support junior design staff, fostering development and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, codes, and best practices within the data centre sector.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, reports, and specifications to facilitate construction and commissioning.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and sustainability across all design activities.

Experience

• A Bachelor and/or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ideally 5+ years relevant work experience within the construction or engineering industry.
• Experience with Revit /BIM software.

PLEASE NOTE

You need to be living and eligible to work in England to be suitable for this position.

If you are interested in this position, please feel free to apply through this link or contact Meike Tomlinson or Fiona Cooper via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group.

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