Lead Design Manager - Data Centre (Confidential Project)

West London

Tier 1 Main Contractor | Major Infrastructure Programme

A 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 Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design management process across all project phases
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure integration, compliance, and buildability
• Manage the design programme, including risk, change control, and value engineering
• Act as the main interface between client, consultants, and internal delivery teams
• Ensure all design outputs meet technical, commercial, and operational requirements
• Support procurement and contribute to technical reviews and subcontractor engagement

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Lead or Senior Design Manager on large-scale construction projects
• Strong background in data centres, mission-critical, or highly serviced environments
• Experience working within a main contractor (Tier 1 preferred)
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead design teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead design on a flagship, large-scale data centre scheme
• Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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