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Senior Design Manager – Data Centre Salter Grange is recruiting for an experienced Design Manager for a data centre project on behalf of a leading international technical contractor. We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams from project inception through to construction and handover. This role requires a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders within fast-paced project environments. Senior Design Manager Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the design process throughout all project phases, from concept through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. * Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and specialist consultants. * Develop and manage design programmes aligned with overall project delivery schedules. * Review design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, project specifications, applicable European standards and local regulations. * Collaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, procurement, and site operations to maintain design intent throughout construction. * Manage design risk registers, technical queries, Requests for Information (RFIs) and design change processes. * Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, sustainable, and fully buildable. * Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and performance standards. Design Manager Requirements * 8 + years of experience in design management, engineering, or project delivery within the construction industry. * Experience on large-scale projects, ideally within data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical or industrial sectors. * Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems. * Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams across multiple countries or regions. * Knowledge of European building regulations, industry standards, and best practices. * Experience working within BIM environments, including Autodesk Revit and common data environments. * Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Apply now for a confidential discussion with Salter Grange