We are partnering with a highly respected, global engineering consultancy to appoint a Design Manager (MEP) for Data Centres, based in London. This is a career‑defining opportunity to lead multi‑disciplinary design delivery across some of the UK and Europe’s most complex, high‑profile mission‑critical facilities. In this role, you’ll act as the primary design lead for major data centre programmes, driving technical excellence, setting design direction, and ensuring seamless delivery from concept through to handover. Design Manager Responsibilities As Design Manager, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end MEP design delivery on large‑scale data centre projects, working across mechanical, electrical, controls/BMS, sustainability and wider building‑services disciplines.

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary MEP design teams throughout the full project lifecycle Manage programme, cost, risk and quality, ensuring all deliverables meet technical and commercial objectives Oversee key documentation including design reports, specifications, risk registers and change logs Facilitate design reviews, client workshops and technical meetings Support procurement, testing, commissioning and post‑handover activities Champion collaboration, design excellence and sustainable engineering in highly complex environments

What you’ll need to succeed We’re looking for a proven MEP leader with a strong track record in mission‑critical delivery. Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards 7–12 years managing MEP design on data centres or other mission‑critical facilities Strong technical understanding of: UPS systems, standby , LV/MV distribution, earthing, batteries CRAC/CRAH, chilled water systems, pumping, control/BMS strategies Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience managing clients, contractors, architects and stakeholders on complex programmes Confident leading meetings, managing expectations and driving outcomes

Benefits

Opportunity to lead flagship data centre projects with a global consultancy Supportive, high‑performance culture with strong career progression pathways Exposure to cutting‑edge engineering challenges in one of the fastest‑growing sectors Competitive salary and benefits package

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