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M&E Design Manager - Data Centres Location: Farnborough, with hybrid availability Salary: £100,000-£110,000 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced M&E Design Manager to join a major data centre organisation, supporting the design and delivery of technically complex, mission-critical facilities. This is a senior technical role focused on mechanical and electrical data centre design. We are specifically looking for someone from an M&E engineering background who has already worked as a Design Manager within the data centre sector. This is not an architectural design position. The Role * Manage and coordinate external M&E consultants, engineers, designers and technical specialists. * Provide technical oversight across new-build data centres, expansions and infrastructure upgrades. * Manage the design process across the full RIBA lifecycle. * Review M&E design documentation for technical accuracy, compliance and operational suitability. * Lead design reviews, technical workshops and consultant meetings. * Manage design approvals, technical decisions and design change control. * Maintain clear records of key design decisions, programme implications and technical risk. * Develop and review Basis of Design documents, technical specifications and design standards. * Work across critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, BMS and fire protection. * Ensure designs are practical from construction, commissioning and operational perspectives. * Work closely with construction, operations, commissioning and project delivery teams. * Provide technical support during commissioning and witness key commissioning activities where required. * Review emerging data centre technologies and support equipment and supplier selection. * Identify design risks and escalate key technical issues where appropriate. * Support continuous improvement of engineering standards, design processes and technical governance. * Provide technical input into client discussions, tenders and commercial opportunities where required. About You * Previous experience as a Design Manager within the data centre sector is essential. * Strong mechanical and electrical engineering background. * Detailed knowledge of mission-critical M&E infrastructure. * Strong understanding of UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling and associated critical systems. * Experience managing designs through multiple RIBA stages. * Previous experience managing external engineering consultants and design teams. * Strong understanding of design change, technical governance and design assurance. * Engineering degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification. * Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills. * Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites when required. Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a growing data centre organisation in a senior technical capacity, working on complex critical infrastructure projects and having genuine influence over engineering design standards. The role offers a salary in the region of £100,000–£110,000, hybrid working, strong long-term career prospects and the opportunity to work across some of the most technically demanding infrastructure projects in the sector