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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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