Freelance Design Manager

Location: Shaw

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager with a proven track record in Data Centre / Mission Critical projects to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from pre-construction through to delivery. The role is client-facing and based at our client’s office in Newbury.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the design management process across Data Centre projects.

* Coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP design teams.

* Manage design deliverables, RFIs, technical queries, and design changes.

* Chair design coordination meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

* Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and delivered to programme.

* Support procurement, commissioning, and project handover activities.

Requirements

* 5+ years’ experience as a Design Manager on Data Centre / Mission Critical projects.

* Strong understanding of MEP coordination and Design & Build delivery.

* Experience using Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and CDE platforms.

* Degree or HNC/HND in a construction or engineering discipline.

* SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card preferred.

* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

* Experience with Tier III / Tier IV Data Centres.

* Knowledge of commissioning and live operational environments