Job Description:

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER (CSA) – DATA CENTRES
£125,000 basic per annum + negotiable benefits and overall package
Central London, Greater London, United Kingdom | Permanent | Full-time

THE OPPORTUNITY
An established UK specialist contractor is seeking a Senior Design Manager to take ownership of civil, structural and architectural design across complex data-centre construction. This is a senior, hands-on position in central London, suited to somebody who has already delivered actual data-centre CSA packages for a contractor and wants meaningful project-level influence.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead CSA design from pre-construction through live project delivery and handover.
• Manage architects, structural and civil consultants, specialist designers and subcontractors.
• Control design programmes, deliverables, reviews, technical submissions and RFIs.
• Resolve foundations, structural frames, temporary works, architectural interfaces and buildability issues.
• Manage design risk, change control, compliance and construction-stage technical decisions.
• Coordinate critical CSA/MEP interfaces with site delivery, procurement and project leadership.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Personally delivered CSA design on actual data-centre construction projects — mandatory.
• Strong civil, structural and architectural package ownership, beyond purely MEP/BIM coordination.
• Contractor-side design management on complex construction schemes.
• Ability to lead consultants, design reviews, technical queries and construction-stage resolutions.
• Practical ability to attend the central London office/project as required.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD HELP
• Hyperscale or colocation data-centre developments.
• Tier 1/Tier 2 main-contractor or specialist delivery background.
• RIBA Stage 4/5 experience and BIM-led multidisciplinary coordination.

WHAT'S ON OFFER
• £125,000 basic salary with individually negotiable additional benefits/overall package.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• High-visibility, senior CSA technical and delivery ownership.
• Permanent appointment with a specialist construction business.

HOW TO APPLY
Apply through this advert for a confidential discussion and further job details. BuildSpace UK is managing the appointment on behalf of a confidential client. All applications will be considered against the relevant role requirements.