This role is strictly for an experienced Senior Data Centre Design Manager.Candidates without senior-level, hyperscale data centre design management experience will not be considered.We are seeking a Senior Data Centre Design Manager (Mechanical) to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery across large-scale, mission-critical data centre developments in Europe.This is a hands-on senior leadership role, responsible for owning the design process from early concept and permitting through construction, commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST), within an owner-operator development environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams (CSA, MEPH, ICT) on hyperscale data centre projectsAct as the senior technical authority for mechanical systems while coordinating all other disciplinesManage and review Basis of Design (BoD), drawings, specifications and design deliverablesEnsure compliance with internal standards, change control and design gating processesOwn the design schedule, aligning with procurement, tender and construction milestonesInterface with contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, authorities and internal stakeholdersManage design change, risk, cost and programme impactsCo-manage commissioning activities and lead Integrated Systems Testing (IST)Support value engineering, vendor selection and OFCI equipment specificationsEssential Experience & QualificationsSenior-level experience as a Data Centre Design Manager is mandatoryDegree in Mechanical Engineering (postgraduate qualification advantageous)Strong background in data centre or highly serviced, mission-critical buildingsProven delivery of large-scale developments (€250m+)Extensive experience managing hyperscale, multi-disciplinary design teamsStrong understanding of CSA, MEPH and ICT integrationExperience with commissioning and complex building systems (liquid cooling knowledge highly desirable)Familiarity with BIM, ACC/BIM 360, Revit, Bluebeam and design governance processesAbility to confidently challenge, defend and communicate technical decisions at senior levelWillingness to travel internationally (up to ~25%)What This Role Is NotNot a junior or mid-level Design Manager roleNot discipline-only or consultancy-support focusedThis is a true senior owner-side data centre design leadership position #J-18808-Ljbffr