Senior Design Manager - Dublin

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

Job summary

Mane is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design and engineering activities on major data centre and mission-critical projects in Ireland. You will own design delivery from concept through commissioning, coordinating with clients, consultants and contractors to achieve high-value outcomes.

The role requires a proven leadership track record, strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage complex interfaces across electrical, mechanical, security,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• Approximately 5–10 years' experience in data centre/mission-critical projects
• Experience delivering large-scale projects (€100M+)
• Proven design, design management or commissioning experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, security, monitoring and fire systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and engineering teams across major data centre projects
• Manage design development from concept through construction and commissioning
• Oversee interfaces across electrical, mechanical, security, monitoring and fire systems
• Ensure design compliance with project specs and industry standards
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues
• Support contract negotiations, value engineering and commercial discussions
• Maintain design quality aligned with programme, cost and safety
• Lead technical reviews and resolution of construction challenges
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and project documentation
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

Skills

Leadership

Design management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design and engineering activities across major data centre and mission-critical projects.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of design delivery on high-value developments, working with engineering teams, clients, consultants and contractors to deliver complex projects from concept through construction and commissioning.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, proven leadership experience and a track record of working on large-scale data centre or mission-critical developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and engineering teams across major data centre projects.
• Manage design development and coordination from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee technical interfaces across electrical, mechanical, security, monitoring and fire protection systems.
• Ensure design compliance with project specifications, applicable building codes and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Support contract negotiations, commercial discussions and value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain design quality and ensure technical deliverables align with programme, cost and safety requirements.
• Lead technical reviews and support the resolution of construction and commissioning challenges.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approximately 5-10 years' experience in data centre, mission-critical or comparable engineering and construction environments.
• A proven track record working on large-scale projects, ideally valued at €100 million or more.
• Direct design, design management and/or commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, security, monitoring and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of design and construction contracts, commercial processes and value engineering.
• Familiarity with local building regulations and industry standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.