Site-Based Design Manager: Lead Complex Data Centre Builds

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Career Progression

Immediate Start

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Manager to own the design process for high-value data centre, pharmaceutical, and logistics projects in the UK and Europe. You will coordinate across consultants and subcontractors, ensuring designs meet programme, budget, and quality targets.

The role demands a strong background in MEP or related engineering fields, expertise in BIM/CAD, and the ability to translate concepts into buildable designs in a fast-paced delivery environment.

Qualifications

• Background in MEP, Architectural, Structural, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience managing technical design on major construction projects.
• Proficiency in BIM and CAD tools, with digital workflows.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the full design process, aligning with client and construction requirements.
• Leading design meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Reviewing and managing design deliverables including drawings, technical submittals, and packages.
• Ensuring quality control through site inspections and design reviews.
• Overseeing completion of as-built packages and final design documentation.

Skills

MEP design

Construction design

BIM coordination

CAD tools

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Design Manager to own the design process for high-value data centre, pharmaceutical, and logistics projects in the UK and Europe. You will coordinate across consultants and subcontractors, ensuring designs meet programme, budget, and quality targets.

The role demands a strong background in MEP or related engineering fields, expertise in BIM/CAD, and the ability to translate concepts into buildable designs in a fast-paced delivery environment.