Senior Design Manager - Dublin

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design and engineering activities across major data centre and mission-critical projects.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of design delivery on high-value developments, working with engineering teams, clients, consultants and contractors to deliver complex projects from concept through construction and commissioning.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, proven leadership experience and a track record of working on large-scale data centre or mission-critical developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design and engineering teams across major data centre projects.

• Manage design development and coordination from concept through construction and commissioning.

• Oversee technical interfaces across electrical, mechanical, security, monitoring and fire protection systems.

• Ensure design compliance with project specifications, applicable building codes and relevant industry standards.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors to resolve technical issues.

• Support contract negotiations, commercial discussions and value engineering initiatives.

• Maintain design quality and ensure technical deliverables align with programme, cost and safety requirements.

• Lead technical reviews and support the resolution of construction and commissioning challenges.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations and project documentation.

• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Approximately 5-10 years' experience in data centre, mission-critical or comparable engineering and construction environments.

• A proven track record working on large-scale projects, ideally valued at €100 million or more.

• Direct design, design management and/or commissioning experience.

• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, security, monitoring and fire detection/suppression systems.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing cross-functional projects.

• Knowledge of design and construction contracts, commercial processes and value engineering.

• Familiarity with local building regulations and industry standards.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/Navisworks and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• Strong attention to detail, integrity and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.