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Skilled Careers
Design Manager
Hertfordshire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
- Salary
- Competitive
- Recruiter
- Skilled Careers
- Closes
- 04 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Role: Design Manager Data Centre Projects
Location: Hertfordshire & surrounding areas
Sector: Construction Data Centres
Background: Main Contractor
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading main contractor, working on a number of major data centre projects across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong main contractor background and proven experience delivering complex data centre or mission-critical construction projects.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing and coordinating the design process, ensuring all design packages are delivered on time, to the required quality and in line with project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery. Lead and coordinate consultants, design teams and specialist subcontractors. Oversee architectural, structural and MEP design packages. Identify and resolve design clashes, technical issues and coordination challenges. Work closely with project managers, commercial teams and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Monitor design progress against project programmes and procurement schedules. Ensure all designs meet relevant regulations, standards and client requirements. Attend design meetings and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders. Essential Requirements
Proven experience working as a Design Manager for a main contractor. Previous experience working on data centre or mission-critical projects. Strong technical understanding of construction design and multidisciplinary coordination. Experience managing MEP, structural and architectural design packages. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple design packages and work to tight deadlines. Based in or within a commutable distance of Hertfordshire. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. If you are an experienced Design Manager with a main contractor background and a proven track record in data centre projects, we would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
Ad ID: 5419339775
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