Senior Design Manager

Job Description Lead Design Manager Data Centre (Confidential Project)West London Tier 1 Main Contractor | Major Infrastructure ProgrammeA leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Lead Design Manager to join the team on a large, technically complex data centre development based in Buckinghamshire. This is a key leadership role on a high-value, confidential project within the rapidly expanding data centre sector. You will be responsible for driving design excellence from pre-construction through to project delivery, working alongside top-tier consultants and specialist partners.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end design management process across all project phasesCoordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure integration, compliance, and buildabilityManage the design programme, including risk, change control, and value engineeringAct as the main interface between client, consultants, and internal delivery teamsEnsure all design outputs meet technical, commercial, and operational requirementsSupport procurement and contribute to technical reviews and subcontractor engagementRequirementsDemonstrated experience as a Lead or Senior Design Manager on large-scale construction projectsStrong background in data centres, mission-critical, or highly serviced environmentsExperience working within a main contractor (Tier 1 preferred)Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to lead design teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentWhats on OfferOpportunity to lead design on a flagship, large-scale data centre schemeLong-term project pipeline and career progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary and benefits packagePlease click for more info or feel free to get in contact via LinkedIn, [email protected] or 020 7288 0166 for a confidential chat.

Created: 2026-03-20