Associate Design Manager - Newcastle

I'm recruiting for a leading engineering consultancy that delivers some of the most complex and technically advanced data centre and mission-critical projects across the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate Design Manager to take ownership of major projects, lead multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in delivering large-scale data centre developments.

You'll join a business known for technical excellence, innovation and sustainable engineering solutions, with clear opportunities for career progression into senior leadership.

The Role As an Associate Design Manager, you will lead the design management and coordination process across high-value data centre projects, ensuring technical, commercial and programme objectives are achieved.
You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and internal engineering teams, providing leadership throughout the full project lifecycle while helping to drive project quality, profitability and successful delivery.

This position offers the opportunity to influence major projects from concept through to completion while developing both technical and leadership capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing

- Leading the delivery of major data centre and mission-critical projects.
- Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering design teams.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
- Overseeing project programmes, delivery schedules and resource planning.
- Monitoring project performance and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Managing project risks, reporting and governance processes.
- Leading engineering coordination activities across mechanical, electrical and building services disciplines.
- Reviewing and approving engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
- Chairing design reviews, project meetings and stakeholder workshops.
- Supporting feasibility studies, project planning and fee proposal preparation.
- Providing commercial oversight, including project profitability and financial performance.
- Conducting site surveys, assessments and technical reviews when required.
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with quality assurance procedures and industry standards.
- Supporting the ongoing development and mentoring of junior engineers and project teams.
- Contributing to business development and strengthening long-term client relationships.

What You'll Need To be successful in this Associate Design Manager position, you should ideally have:

- Significant experience within design management, project management or engineering consultancy environments.
- Previous involvement in data centre, mission-critical, building services or complex infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services coordination.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on major projects.
- Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
- Strong project planning, scheduling and programme management abilities.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing project finances and performance.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, technical review and project delivery processes.
- Experience preparing reports, presentations and project documentation.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
- Degree qualification within an engineering or related discipline would be advantageous.

What's In It For You?

- Opportunity to lead landmark data centre and mission-critical projects.
- Clear pathway towards senior leadership and management positions.
- Exposure to complex, technically challenging developments.
- Hybrid working environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training support.
- Collaborative and highly respected engineering team.
- Opportunity to work with major global clients and project stakeholders.
- Strong culture focused on innovation, technical excellence and career progression.

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Associate Design Manager looking to step into a highly influential role within a growing consultancy environment.

You'll have the chance to lead high-profile projects, develop future leaders and make a genuine impact on some of the industry's most exciting developments.
If you're an experienced Associate Design Manager seeking your next career move, apply now for a confidential discussion.

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