Head of Datacentre Design

Head of Design | Datacentres | Mission Critical Infrastructure | MEP Engineering

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£100,000£120,000 + Bonus + Equity
London | Hybrid
We're hiring a Head of Design for a fast growing datacentre developer backed by a major energy provider. With multiple operational sites across the UK and international expansion underway, this is an opportunity to lead design governance and shape the technical standards behind a next generation datacentre platform.
The role
Own and develop datacentre design standards and reference architecture
Lead technical review and sign off of consultant and contractor designs
Oversee M&E design across critical power, cooling, resilience and heat recovery systems
Support projects through design, construction, commissioning and handover
Manage relationships with architects, MEP consultants and design build contractors
Ensure designs meet performance, resilience, sustainability and HPC requirements
What we're looking for
7+ years' experience within datacentres, mission critical facilities, energy, utilities or major infrastructure projects
Strong Mechanical and Electrical engineering expertise
Experience acting as a technical authority overseeing third party design delivery
Experience delivering complex engineering projects through commissioning
Background as a Head of Design, Design Manager, Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer or similar leadership role
Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering
Desirable
Experience with HPC, AI infrastructure or high density cooling environments
Knowledge of heat reuse, district heating or thermal networks
Experience developing design standards across multiple sites, regions or countries
This xwzovoh opportunity offers significant influence, international exposure and the chance to build and scale a design function within one of the fastest growing areas of digital infrastructure.
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