VP Global Design

Yondr Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Yondr Group in London is seeking a VP for Global Design to lead hyperscale data center project design across our global portfolio. You will set design strategy and standards to meet scalability, sustainability, and speed-to-market goals, while guiding multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with stakeholders worldwide.

The successful candidate will oversee design from inception through construction, manage internal architects and external consultants, and drive innovative, repeatable solutions

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data center design or related critical infra projects.
• Strong leadership to manage cross-cultural teams and external partners.
• Proven track record delivering large capital projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Part of Data Center Execution leadership team.
• Accountable for global design delivery and output quality.
• Lead design across inception to operations for multiple projects.
• Direct internal teams and external consultants to ensure repeatable designs.
• Oversee basis of design through construction issues and administration.
• Drive technical innovation and Yondr DC blueprint development.

Skills

Data center design

Cross-cultural teams

Budget impact

Risk mitigation

Mentorship

External consultants

Leadership

Tools

Design management software

Job description

Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: a tomorrow without constraints.

But we can’t do this without you.

About the Role

As the VP for Global Design you will be tasked with spearheading the design strategy and execution of hyperscale Data Center project design across our global portfolio.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that Yondr’s design standards meet the highest benchmarks for scalability, sustainability, and speed-to-market.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary design teams, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive innovation in architectural, structural, and MEP systems tailored for mission-critical environments. The role will cover multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously across the portfolio.

Main Responsibilities

• / Part of the Data Center Execution leadership team
• / Accountable for design delivery and quality design output globally
• / Lead the integrated design delivery from inception through operations
• / Lead the complete design solutions for multiple, concurrent data center projects, ensuring alignment with project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• / Manage internal architects and engineers and provide technical direction to external consultants and vendors to achieve optimum, repeatable designs.
• / Oversee projects from the initial basis of design (BOD) through to issue for construction (IFC) and construction administration.
• / Contribute to technical innovation developing new business strategies and Yondr DC blueprint

Qualifications and experience

• / Extensive experience in data center design or related critical infrastructure projects (e.g., laboratories, micro-electronics) is essential.
• / Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-cultural teams and external working relationships.
• / Proven track record in managing large-scale, cross-functional, and multi-team projects, often with significant capital project experience.
• / Strong cost/commercial understanding, with the ability to appreciate the impact of technically led decisions on budget and schedule.
• / Ability to think creatively, challenge traditional approaches, and develop innovative solutions.
• / Proficiency in design management software and programs.
• / A track record of effective risk mitigation and strong organizational and communication skills.

At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.

Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.