Senior Design Manager

Equinix

Senior Design Manager responsible for overseeing the design of datacenters at Equinix. Collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure adherence to technical standards for mission-critical facilities.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owns and leads a design process, interacting with Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Partners (MEPs), and other design partners to deliver a portfolio of world class datacenters with a strong focus on technical excellence, mission critical resilience and cost management
Reviews and contributes to the development of globally standardized tools, techniques and processes for the management and reporting of the design process
Works with peers in other regions to drive consistency and technical excellence on design and delivery practices and methodologies
Thinks and acts in a global manner, considering the applicability of any design decision, innovations or standards changes for all regions
Obtains site-specific conditions, utility and infrastructure design, costs and availability of utilities, liaison with planning authorities and local logistics including site logistics during construction and phasing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven years experience in a Design MEP Firm or in the design team of a Mission Critical Building operator or subcontractor, OR proven years experience as an Architectural lead in a Mission Critical Architectural Design Practice preferred
MSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering OR MSc in Architecture is preferred, BSc acceptable or extensive and demonstrable experience in role
Architects to hold RA or AIA PE desirable but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

design processtechnical excellencecost managementutility designinfrastructure designsite logisticsconstruction phasingstandardized toolsdesign methodologiesreporting processes

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsglobal thinkingcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

MSc in Electrical EngineeringMSc in Mechanical EngineeringMSc in ArchitectureRAAIAPE