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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Every team member plays an important role in solving complex challenges and delivering impact together.

Role description

The Data Centre Design Manager is responsible for overseeing the complete design process of data centre projects from preliminary design (BOD) through to construction and as‑built documentation. The role ensures all design packages are developed in line with client procedures, coordinates between multiple stakeholders, manages technical deliverables, and guarantees seamless integration across all project stages.

Travel to Norway and Finland is required (1 week in each country) with the remainder of the role based in the UK.

Accountabilities

• Design Package Management
  Oversee the full design package, ensuring compliance with client procedures and standards. Coordinate the breakdown and packaging of works between Pads, Utilities, Foundations (PUF), Core & Shell (C&S), and Fit Out (FO).
• Stakeholder Coordination
  Lead and participate in design meetings with clients and design teams to ensure scope clarity and avoid delivery gaps. Engage with the design team and vendors to define technical deliverables during the Draft IFC stage. Ensure delivery of technical submittals via the Construction Submittal Register (CSR).
• Design Review & Quality Assurance
  Review preliminary designs before progressing to Draft IFC, manage BIM team to develop a clash‑free model by Final IFC stage, oversee delivery and review of Draft and Final IFC documentation, review constructability in line with the Move In Move Out (MIMO) report, participate in Risk Review meetings, and ensure closure of all design issues raised by stakeholders.
• Permitting & Compliance
  Review and engage in the permit process to secure all necessary permits for construction commencement.
• Construction Phase Support
  Ensure contractors provide all required design deliverables per programme schedule, review contractors’ design submissions for quality and completeness, implement and manage an RFI procedure for timely resolution of design queries, and ensure all construction changes are accurately captured in as‑built drawings and the final BIM model.
• Temporary Works & QA
  Oversee design and implementation of temporary works, ensuring robust procedures are in place, and implement and maintain Design QA procedures throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CEng, PE, PMP) preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in design management for large‑scale data centre or mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in managing design teams, BIM coordination, and technical submittals.
• Strong understanding of data centre design standards and processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in BIM software and project management systems.
• Ability to review complex technical documentation and ensure compliance.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best, fostering a skills‑based approach that lets you harness your unique experience and craft your career path. You’ll make meaningful contributions, deliver sustainable solutions, and help create a lasting legacy.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an employer of choice that seeks to attract, develop and retain the best, regardless of age, disability, faith, gender, LGBT+ status, or race.

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