Principal Design Manager

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