Data Center Design Manager – Program & Risk Lead

Company: Equans Services Limited
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Equans Data Centers are seeking to appoint a Design Manager, to support our growing Data Centre business.

What you will deliver

  • Take full responsibility for the design coordination within the project.
  • Liaise with the client to establish information flow and platforms to be utilised.
  • Work with the programmers to establish timelines and take responsibility for the production and control of the design programme and report against it.
  • Manage the uploading of the design information in a timely manner.
  • Monitor the Design management tools to ensure all information is available and is in the correct location.
  • Organise, control and manage the design team meeting with the client and their teams.
  • Identify and manage risk from drawings, specifications, programme and procurement.
  • Identify problems and offer solutions.
  • Assist in ensuring that work is carried out in full conformance with quality, environmental and safety standards.

What we can offer you

  • Competitive salary.
  • Car or car allowance.
  • Benefits package including 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary, Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance (Family Cover), 2 corporate social responsibility days per year, broad range of learning opportunities, attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme, access to employee networks, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for

  • Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.
  • Background in Electrical/Mechanical or Construction design.
  • In-depth knowledge of the design and construction process.
  • Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve with the ability to effectively manage risk.
  • Be self‑motivated, with proven organisational ability and the drive to meet deadlines.
  • Customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively with clients.
  • Attention to Health and Safety matters.
  • Commercially astute.
  • Experience in the data centres sector is desirable.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026