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Project Design Manager

Novalith Advisory 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Contract Manager

Lead multidisciplinary design management for European data-centre projects from concept through construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating CSA, MEP, critical systems, and design deliverables. Manage consultants and stakeholders, assure technical compliance and design quality, resolve design risks and interfaces, and support procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary design management for European data-centre projects from concept through construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating CSA, MEP, critical systems, and design deliverables. Manage consultants and stakeholders, assure technical compliance and design quality, resolve design risks and interfaces, and support procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.

Requirements

  • Candidates need significant design-management experience on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data-centre projects, including direct responsibility for multidisciplinary design and strong knowledge of CSA/MEP interfaces, critical power, cooling, resilience, and commissioning. A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, experience managing consultants and design programmes, and professional working proficiency in English are required.

Key Skills

Design Management Multidisciplinary Coordination Data‑centre Design CSA MEP Critical Power Systems Cooling Systems Resilience Engineering Commissioning Technical Compliance Design Quality Assurance Risk Management Stakeholder Management Consultant Management BIM Revit Construction Documentation Project Scheduling English Proficiency Leadership

About Novalith Advisory

At Novalith, we specialise exclusively in data centre recruitment across Europe — connecting industry leaders with the engineering, construction, and executive talent that delivers. In a sector defined by tight timelines, uncompromising standards, and constant innovation, we act as a dedicated search partner. Our focus is simple: to deliver the right people, quickly, without compromising on quality. With over 60 years of combined experience across engineering, construction, and mission-critical environments, we understand the realities of data centre delivery — from complex builds to live operational sites. That insight allows us to go beyond traditional recruitment and deliver talent that performs where it matters most. We don’t just place candidates. We build the teams that power Europe’s digital infrastructure. Whether you’re scaling rapidly with high-volume project hires, securing specialist contractors for critical phases, or appointing senior leadership to drive growth, Noval

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