Freelance Design Manager

Madigan Gill

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.

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