Data Centre Design Lead

WSP USA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams within Property and Buildings, concentrating on Data Centre projects. You will guide architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, and utilities disciplines, ensuring integrated, high-quality outcomes across all design phases.

You will interface with clients, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and drive design excellence aligned with WSP standards. Mentorship and stakeholder coordination are key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years of project/design management experience within a design practice.
• Strong track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary Data Centre projects through all design stages.
• Strong client-facing experience, preferably within a consultancy, engineering, or project delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design process for Data Centre design, from concept and feasibility to detailed design, tendering, and construction coordination.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, Infrastructure and utility disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Serve as part of client interface team, supporting the project manager in managing communication, expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Champion design excellence and innovation, ensuring alignment with WSP’s global quality, digital, and sustainability standards.
• Promote the integration of digital design tools and technologies (e.g., BIM, Revit, digital twins) to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Manage project risks, design changes, and ensure timely approvals and documentation.
• Monitor project progress and performance against agreed objectives and deliverables.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and client engagement for future opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to strengthen technical and project delivery capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

WSP is seeking a Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams within Property and Buildings, concentrating on Data Centre projects. You will guide architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, and utilities disciplines, ensuring integrated, high-quality outcomes across all design phases.

You will interface with clients, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and drive design excellence aligned with WSP standards. Mentorship and stakeholder coordination are key to success.