EMEA Design Manager Data Centres

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in the design delivery of mission-critical facilities, specifically within M&E-led industries such as Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, or Energy.
• Strong knowledge of complex mechanical, electrical, life safety, and control systems, alongside a solid command of national and local building codes.
• Proven ability in directing multidisciplinary design teams and managing key vendor and internal stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
• University Degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services Engineering, with the flexibility to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Lead third-party design consultants to deliver mission-critical data centre facilities that align with our global specifications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with our internal construction, finance, sales, and operations teams to execute fit-out programs and validate business pursuit opportunities.
• Provide engineering oversight by directing budget, schedule, and product delivery to keep assigned infrastructure projects compliant with our quality and safety regulations.
• Manage project risks by identifying critical engineering risks and opportunities early in the design phase to protect project timelines and delivery standards.

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We are Iron Mountain, seeking a strategic Design Manager to join our EMEA Design and Construction team. In this role, you will lead end-to-end design delivery for critical data centre construction projects across key European markets including London, Amsterdam, Madrid, and Frankfurt. You will work closely with multidisciplinary experts and external consultants to ensure our high-performance infrastructure meets exact engineering standards while supporting our expanding digital footprint. We offer competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience, flexible work options to support work-life balance, comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

last updated 35 week of 2026