Senior Design Manager

Job title: Senior Design Manager - Data Centers Location: Dubai We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a leading engineering consultancy in Dubai, focused on the delivery of hyperscale data centre projects across the Middle East. This is a key role within the Built Environment team, responsible for leading multidisciplinary design teams from early site due diligence through to detailed design, tender documentation, construction support and handover. The successful candidate will play a central part in maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business growth through high-quality technical delivery. Role Overview You will lead dynamic project teams in the digital co-creation of engineering solutions for major data centre developments. Acting as the bridge between design and delivery teams, you will ensure that all designs: • Meet and exceed client requirements • Are delivered holistically and to a consistently high standard across all disciplines Minimum Requirements • BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng in a building services related discipline. • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant consulting experience in data centres and the built environment, as a Mechanical or Electrical engineer. • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams. • Professional registration (or equivalent). • International project experience; Middle East data centre project experience is essential. • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, Navisworks, Revizto and related digital coordination platforms. • Knowledge of MEP simulation tools and proficiency in core discipline software. • Strong interest in BIM, including metadata management and ISO 19650 principles. • Excellent client-facing and presentation skills. • Commercial and financial awareness, with experience managing project fees and budgets. • Ability to work independently, as part of a wider team, and in a leadership capacity. • Willingness to continuously improve delivery processes and systems. • Passion for mentoring and developing others. • Interest in coding and process automation is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities • Lead and coordinate all design disciplines from project inception through to completion, ensuring quality standards and design requirements are met. • Deliver design work on time and within approved budgets. • Prepare technical and commercial proposals for new opportunities. • Conduct peer reviews and ensure accuracy of design outputs. • Identify, track and resolve design issues arising from scope changes, errors or inconsistencies. • Review client requirements and statements of work, ensuring alignment and proactively raising variation orders where necessary. • Interpret project requirements against relevant codes and standards, developing designs from concept through to construction documentation. • Act as the primary point of contact between the design team, client and key stakeholders. • Lead and participate in design meetings, presenting progress, challenges and proposed solutions. • Translate complex technical information into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders. • Identify potential design changes and risks that could impact cost or programme, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. • Collaborate with cost consultants to ensure designs remain commercially viable. • Allocate tasks effectively across the design team and manage workload to avoid bottlenecks. • Mentor and support team members, fostering continuous professional development. • Implement and oversee robust quality control processes for all design deliverables. • Ensure designs comply with internal standards, agreed external requirements, and applicable regulations. • Maintain accurate project records, drawings, calculations and specifications throughout the project lifecycle. • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in data centre design. • Guide the team in the effective use of design software and tools, and identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks (e.g. through Dynamo or Python scripts). • Lead the coordination of mechanical and electrical building services designs for data centres and other complex facilities, ensuring compliance with industry and legal standards. #SeniorDesignManager #DesignManager #MEP #BuildingServices #EngineeringJobs #MechanicalEngineer #ElectricalEngineer Show more Show less

• BSc/MSc or BEng/MEng in a building services related discipline. • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant consulting experience in data centres and the built environment, as a Mechanical or Electrical engineer. • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams. • Professional registration (or equivalent). • International project experience; Middle East data centre project experience is essential. • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, Navisworks, Revizto and related digital coordination platforms. • Knowledge of MEP simulation tools and proficiency in core discipline software. • Strong interest in BIM, including metadata management and ISO 19650 principles. • Excellent client-facing and presentation skills. • Commercial and financial awareness, with experience managing project fees and budgets. • Ability to work independently, as part of a wider team, and in a leadership capacity. • Willingness to continuously improve delivery processes and systems. • Passion for mentoring and developing others. • Interest in coding and process automation is highly desirable.

• Lead and coordinate all design disciplines from project inception through to completion, ensuring quality standards and design requirements are met. • Deliver design work on time and within approved budgets. • Prepare technical and commercial proposals for new opportunities. • Conduct peer reviews and ensure accuracy of design outputs. • Identify, track and resolve design issues arising from scope changes, errors or inconsistencies. • Review client requirements and statements of work, ensuring alignment and proactively raising variation orders where necessary. • Interpret project requirements against relevant codes and standards, developing designs from concept through to construction documentation. • Act as the primary point of contact between the design team, client and key stakeholders. • Lead and participate in design meetings, presenting progress, challenges and proposed solutions. • Translate complex technical information into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders. • Identify potential design changes and risks that could impact cost or programme, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. • Collaborate with cost consultants to ensure designs remain commercially viable. • Allocate tasks effectively across the design team and manage workload to avoid bottlenecks. • Mentor and support team members, fostering continuous professional development. • Implement and oversee robust quality control processes for all design deliverables. • Ensure designs comply with internal standards, agreed external requirements, and applicable regulations. • Maintain accurate project records, drawings, calculations and specifications throughout the project lifecycle. • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices in data centre design. • Guide the team in the effective use of design software and tools, and identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks (e.g. through Dynamo or Python scripts). • Lead the coordination of mechanical and electrical building services designs for data centres and other complex facilities, ensuring compliance with industry and legal standards.