Senior Design Manager – Flagship Data Centre | £85k‑£95k + Benefits

Walker & Sloan; Corsham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

BUPA Healthcare

EV scheme

Cycle to Work

Eyecare vouchers

Birthday off

Job summary

Walker & Sloan are recruiting a Senior Design Manager for a flagship £80 million data centre at Spring Park, Corsham. You will own design management, coordinating architectural, structural, civil and MEP disciplines to align with the construction programme.

The role offers autonomy, technical responsibility and the opportunity to influence design strategy from an early stage, within a leading specialist contractor in mission-critical sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing design delivery on major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination, particularly MEP interfaces.
• Experience managing design consultants, specialist subcontractors and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM and construction design processes.
• Strong programme management, technical assurance and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to lead design teams and communicate effectively with senior project stakeholders.
• Previous data centre experience would be highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary design activities, ensuring architectural, structural, civil and MEP packages are integrated.
• Oversee design programmes, manage submissions and approvals, coordinate design workshops.
• Proactively identify potential design risks before they impact construction.
• Lead consultant and subcontractor design performance to meet quality and timetable standards.
• Guide junior team members and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Design management

Multidisciplinary coordination

MEP interfaces

Consultant management

Regulations knowledge

Programme management

Leadership

Education

Degree or HNC

Job description

Walker & Sloan are recruiting a Senior Design Manager for a flagship £80 million data centre at Spring Park, Corsham. You will own design management, coordinating architectural, structural, civil and MEP disciplines to align with the construction programme.

The role offers autonomy, technical responsibility and the opportunity to influence design strategy from an early stage, within a leading specialist contractor in mission-critical sectors.