M&E Design Manager

M&E Design Manager - Data Centres
Location: Farnborough, with hybrid availability
Salary: £100,000-£110,000
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced M&E Design Manager to join a major data centre organisation, supporting the design and delivery of technically complex, mission-critical facilities.

This is a senior technical role focused on mechanical and electrical data centre design. We are specifically looking for someone from an M&E engineering background who has already worked as a Design Manager within the data centre sector.

This is not an architectural design position.

The Role

* Manage and coordinate external M&E consultants, engineers, designers and technical specialists.

* Provide technical oversight across new-build data centres, expansions and infrastructure upgrades.

* Manage the design process across the full RIBA lifecycle.

* Review M&E design documentation for technical accuracy, compliance and operational suitability.

* Lead design reviews, technical workshops and consultant meetings.

* Manage design approvals, technical decisions and design change control.

* Maintain clear records of key design decisions, programme implications and technical risk.

* Develop and review Basis of Design documents, technical specifications and design standards.

* Work across critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, BMS and fire protection.

* Ensure designs are practical from construction, commissioning and operational perspectives.

* Work closely with construction, operations, commissioning and project delivery teams.

* Provide technical support during commissioning and witness key commissioning activities where required.

* Review emerging data centre technologies and support equipment and supplier selection.

* Identify design risks and escalate key technical issues where appropriate.

* Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, design processes and technical governance.

* Provide technical input into client discussions, tenders and commercial opportunities where required.

About You

* Previous experience as a Design Manager within the data centre sector is essential.

* Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background.

* Detailed knowledge of mission-critical M&E infrastructure.

* Strong understanding of UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and associated critical systems.

* Experience managing designs through multiple RIBA stages.

* Previous experience managing external engineering consultants and design teams.

* Strong understanding of design change, technical governance and design assurance.

* Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.

* Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.

* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites when required.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing data centre organisation in a senior technical capacity, working on complex critical infrastructure projects and having genuine influence over engineering design standards.

The role offers a salary in the region of £100,000–£110,000, hybrid working, strong long-term career prospects and the opportunity to work across some of the most technically demanding infrastructure projects in the sector
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed