Senior Design Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead Data Centre design projects from concept to completion, ensuring efficient, secure, and operational facilities. You will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones, maintain quality, and comply with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years' experience as a Design Manager/Architect in Data Centre projects, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, plus familiarity

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience as a Design Manager/Architect delivering Data Centre projects or large-scale technical facilities.
• Strong understanding of Data Centre architecture, technical design, MEP coordination, and operational requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with local authority guidelines and compliance for Data Centre projects in Ireland/Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Data Centre design projects from concept through to completion.
• Oversee all design stages with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams for compliance and functionality.
• Coordinate procurement, contract administration, and monitor construction delivery to meet milestones.
• Direct technical design development ensuring compliance with international standards and sustainability requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and reviews to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to Data Centre protocols.
• Manage project resources, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations as primary contact.

Skills

Data Centre architecture

MEP coordination

International building codes

Sustainability approaches

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Site management

Job description

Work for a leading architecture & project management firm with 35+ years' experience delivering sustainable, high-quality projects across multiple sectors. Award-winning and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certified, with project accreditations such as LEED and BREEAM. Internationally recognised for excellence in master planning, technical design, and innovative project delivery in complex environments.

About Your New Job as Senior Design Manager - Data Centres

• Lead and manage Data Centre design projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring delivery of efficient, secure, and operationally robust facilities.
• Oversee all design stages, working closely with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical compliance, functionality, and alignment with industry standards.
• Coordinate procurement processes, contract administration, and monitor construction delivery, ensuring project milestones and quality standards are met.
• Direct technical design development, ensuring strict compliance with international Data Centre design codes, sustainability requirements, and all relevant local building regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and reviews to monitor progress, quality, and adherence to specialised Data Centre design protocols.
• Manage project resources, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations effectively, acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners.

What Skills You Need as Senior Design Manager

• 10+ years' experience as a Design Manager/Architect, with a proven track record delivering Data Centre projects or large-scale technical facilities.
• Expert understanding of Data Centre architecture, technical design, MEP coordination, and operational requirements, including Tier certification standards.
• Strong technical proficiency in international building codes, sustainability approaches, and industry best practices in Data Centre design and construction.
• Demonstrated experience in site management, design-stage coordination, and resolving complex technical challenges on mission-critical projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with local authority guidelines and compliance pathways for Data Centre projects in Ireland/Europe.

What's on Offer as Senior Design Manager

• Opportunity to deliver world-class Data Centre projects alongside industry leaders
• Advanced career progression in a dynamic, innovative, and supportive organisation