Details:
- Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Potters Bar Hertfordshire
- Date: 6 hours ago
Description:
Design Manager Opportunity - Tier 1 Main Contractor - Hyperscale Data Centre
MK Search are working with a Tier 1 main contractor to appoint a Design Manager for a major hyperscale data centre development in Hertfordshire.
The contractor has a strong presence in the data centre sector and offers long-term UK opportunities, an excellent remuneration package and clear progression paths outlined from the outset.
This role will suit a Design Manager with experience coordinating complex construction projects, ideally within the hyperscale data centre or mission-critical sector. You will manage the design process, ensuring information is coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with procurement and construction requirements.
Key responsibilities:
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Manage and coordinate design activities across civil, structural, architectural and MEP disciplines.
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Lead design meetings with consultants, specialist subcontractors and the client team.
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Manage the design programme, ensuring information is issued to support procurement and site delivery.
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Review design submissions for compliance with the client’s requirements, project specifications and relevant standards.
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Identify and resolve design interfaces, coordination issues and buildability challenges.
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Work closely with project, commercial and planning teams to assess design changes and their impact on cost and programme.
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Track technical queries, design approvals and outstanding information.
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Support the site team in resolving design issues throughout construction and handover.
Experience and background:
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Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator with a main contractor.
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Data centre or mission-critical project experience is highly desirable.
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A strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination on large, technically complex developments.
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Experience managing external consultants and specialist subcontractor design packages.
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Good knowledge of construction methods, buildability and design risk management.
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Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
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A relevant qualification in engineering, architecture, construction management or a related discipline.
What’s on offer:
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Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
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A key role on a major hyperscale data centre development.
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Long-term UK work with a leading Tier 1 main contractor.
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Clear progression paths and career objectives established from the beginning.
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The opportunity to develop your career with a contractor that has a strong presence in the data centre sector.
Apply with your CV or contact MK Search for a confidential discussion