Design Manager - AI Compute Data Center Infra

Nscale; Narvik; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Nscale seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead data centre design for the Stargate Norway initiative, based on-site in Narvik. You will ensure world-class technical standards, delivery on schedule, and alignment with budget while adapting to evolving AI compute needs.

You will collaborate with construction, cost management, and in-country teams, coordinating with technology providers to translate concept into scalable, high-density infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experienced design manager in data centre, mission-critical, or HPC projects.
• Deep knowledge of MEP systems and high-density power for AI compute infrastructure.
• Collaboration across teams and time zones, including remote/hybrid work.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian language is a plus.
• Proficient with Procore/EDMS, Revit, Navisworks and BIM-based workflows.
• Startup-ready: flexible, proactive, and capable of scaling AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of data centre and infrastructure design from concept to construction drawings.
• Review design packages for code compliance, constructability, and performance; identify risks early.
• Collaborate with design, construction, cost, engineering, and in-country teams to align design with objectives.
• Coordinate permitting with local consultants and authorities.
• Design facilities to accommodate AI compute clusters, high-power electrical systems and liquid cooling.
• Lead internal and consultant teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality design deliverables.
• Maintain schedules, deliverable tracking, and documentation workflows using BIM and cloud tools.

Skills

MEP knowledge

High-density power

Cross-team collaboration

English fluency

Norwegian preferred

Procore/EDMS

Revit/Navisworks

BIM workflows

Startup mindset

Tools

Procore/EDMS

Revit

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

Nscale seeks an experienced Design Manager to lead data centre design for the Stargate Norway initiative, based on-site in Narvik. You will ensure world-class technical standards, delivery on schedule, and alignment with budget while adapting to evolving AI compute needs.

You will collaborate with construction, cost management, and in-country teams, coordinating with technology providers to translate concept into scalable, high-density infrastructure.