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Job Description

Senior Design Manager – Mechanical (SME)

Location: Flexible – Europe (with occasional US travel)

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Design Manager – Mechanical to join a leading global data centre operator at a pivotal moment of growth. This is a high-impact role for someone with deep mechanical engineering expertise, comfortable leading multi-disciplinary design teams across hyperscale mission-critical facilities.

In this role, you’ll be the mechanical subject matter expert for European development projects, overseeing everything from pre-construction through commissioning. You’ll manage internal and external stakeholders, coordinate multi-phased site development, and ensure design excellence across the full project lifecycle.

What you’ll do:

Lead mechanical design for campus and development projects, managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables Guide internal design managers and external consultants, ensuring alignment with technical standards and project goals Interface with project managers, cost consultants, local authorities, and hyperscale customers as needed Drive design updates and master plans, supporting executive-level decision making Manage equipment procurement, technical submittals, and design change processes Ensure all mechanical deliverables meet quality, code, and standardisation requirements Collaborate across disciplines (CSA, MEPH, ICT) to deliver integrated solutions

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience 3–7 years’ experience delivering hyperscale or mission-critical facilities, ideally in a multi-disciplinary design environment Strong mechanical engineering and design management expertise Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, Revit, BIM 360, ACC, and Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders Willingness to travel within Europe and the US (~25%)

Nice-to-haves:

Chartered Mechanical Engineer status or advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Engineering/Management) Experience with hyperscale clients and local authority/regulatory interfaces Broad understanding of adjacent disciplines and design gating/change control processes

This is your chance to shape the future of hyperscale data centres and make a tangible impact on some of the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure projects.

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