Design Manager – Data Centre Construction

Company: 3D Personnel LTD
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Location: Blyth
Job Description:

Design Manager – Data Centre Construction

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

3D Personnel are recruiting on behalf of an established international main contractor delivering major data centre and mission-critical construction projects across the UK and Europe.

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the coordinated delivery of CSA and MEP design packages on a major data centre development in Blyth.

The Role

  • Manage the in-house design team and external engineering and architectural consultants
  • Coordinate CSA and MEP design packages throughout the construction programme
  • Oversee technical submittals, RFIs, IFC drawing releases and design deliverables
  • Maintain the design risk register and ensure compliance with Safety in Design requirements
  • Coordinate OFCI vendor information and integration into the wider design
  • Support LEED requirements and sustainability-related design obligations
  • Liaise with temporary works teams and construction managers to resolve design interfaces
  • Manage design coordination meetings and ensure technical issues are resolved to programme

Candidate Requirements

  • 8+ years’ experience managing design delivery on major construction projects
  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
  • Strong experience coordinating multidisciplinary CSA and MEP design
  • Excellent understanding of construction documentation, design risk and technical compliance
  • Confident managing design consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams
  • Data centre experience highly desirable, although candidates from major industrial, pharmaceutical or similarly complex projects will be considered

Location & Travel

Preference will be given to candidates living within 60 miles of Blyth, followed by those within 90 miles.

  • Qualifying candidates living over 60 miles from site may receive Monday to Thursday accommodation and a £160 weekly tax-free allowance, subject to satisfactory proof of address and applicable tax rules.
  • Flights and accommodation are also available for suitable candidates travelling from Ireland or mainland Europe on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation.

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Posted: October 21st, 2026