Design Manager - Data Centre

Bouygues Construction SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process for a new Data Centre project. Responsibilities include managing design consultants, ensuring compliance, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the design and build process, experience in managing designs for diverse project types, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 26 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

2 paid volunteering days a year

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Expertise in Building Regulations and RIBA plan of work.
• Experience in various project types such as Residential, Schools, Hospitals, and Student accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process across preconstruction phases.
• Coordinate preparation and review of design documentation.
• Act as liaison between client and project teams.

Skills

Previous main contractor experience

Expert understanding of the Design & Build process

Excellent knowledge of design process

Strong in-depth technical knowledge

Good knowledge of planning process

Proven experience managing design on numerous projects

Job description

We are seeking aDesign Manager to join us on a new Data Centre project. The role will include Preconstruction and Production stages.

Job Purpose & Scope:

You will be responsible to lead/manage/support the design process to develop a design which is compliant with all contractual requirements, using cost-effective methods. Your involvement will include that information will be fully coordinated to deliver the project on time within budget and to meet the clients’ requirements.

Overall responsibility for:

Project Design Management

Supporting the management of the Design Consultants

Liaison between the Client, Design Consultants, and project staff

Liaison with Site Manager for the development of design packages and procurement strategies

• Previous main contractor experience
• Expert understanding of the Design & Build process
• Excellent knowledge of design process, at commercial and construction design stages
• Understands the RIBA plan of work
• Strong in-depth technical knowledge
• Good knowledge of planning process
• Proven experience of managing design on numerous projects i.e. Residential, Schools, Hospitals, Student accommodation
• Working knowledge of building regulations

Accountabilities & Key Tasks:

• Manage and lead the design process across preconstruction phases
• Oversee design consultants, ensuring compliance, buildability, and efficiency in all designs
• Act as the main liaison between client, consultants, project teams, and site management
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and sign-off of all design documentation
• Ensure flow and control of design information, including compliance with Document Management Procedures
• Support the commercial and procurement teams in developing design packages and strategies
• Represent Bouygues UK at meetings with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
• Oversee design input to support environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM)
• Contribute to risk management and design quality reviews at key stages
• Facilitate design handovers between preconstruction and site teams

Why Bouygues UK:

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate withRespect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Bouygues Construction UKwas awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification. Together with our partners and clients,Bouygues UKdelivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UKis part of theBouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

AtBouygueswe value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.