Principal Design Manager - #2148712

Principal Design Manager – Data Centres

Location: London, Bicester or Newcastle upon Tyne
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A leading international M&E consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Manager to join its growing Data Centre and Technology team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex data centre/technology projects.

• Manage projects from pre-contract through delivery, ensuring programme, quality and commercial targets are met.

• Develop design programmes, deliverables and project milestones.

• Manage clients, consultants, contractors and sub-consultants.

• Monitor progress, identify risks and manage design coordination.

• Chair project and design team meetings.

• Oversee quality, technical compliance, contractual requirements and Health & Safety.

• Mentor and develop team members.

• Support business development and commercial/project management activities.

Requirements

• BEng or equivalent engineering qualification.

• CEng or ChPP with professional membership such as MCIBSE, MIET/MIEE or IMechE.

• 10+ years' experience at Senior Engineer level or above.

• Strong design management experience, ideally within data centres, technology or complex environments.

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-value projects.

• Strong client-facing, communication and leadership skills.

• Good understanding of UK regulations, standards, design processes and project programming.

• Commercial awareness and experience managing project fees.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or similar.

• Willingness to travel as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working

• 23–28 days' annual leave

• Pension and healthcare

• Bonus opportunities

• Training and professional development

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Wellness initiatives

• Collaborative environment with strong career progression opportunities

Apply now for a senior opportunity within a growing Data Centre and Technology team.