Senior Design Manager - Electrical - Data Centres

Overview

Senior Design Manager - Electrical - Data Centres

– ManchesterShape the future of mission-critical infrastructure with Laing O''Rourke. We are recruiting for a key role based in Manchester, offering the opportunity to lead the electrical design on a cutting-edge data centre project within a technically complex environment.

Responsibilities

Be at the heart of a technically complex data centre project, responsible for overseeing the electrical design delivery.Lead multi-disciplinary design teams through early engagement, detailed design, and successful handover.Drive innovation and sustainability across the project lifecycle, leveraging Laing O''Rourke''s digital engineering and offsite manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

A degree in Electrical Engineering (or relevant discipline) and ideally Chartered status.Strong experience in large-scale, high-complexity projects such as data centres, pharmaceutical/life sciences facilities, healthcare estates, advanced manufacturing, or critical national infrastructure.A collaborative mindset, capable of working with client teams, designers, and delivery partners.Deep understanding of design governance, risk management, and change control processes.

Transferable Sectors

Experience in sectors where high integrity electrical systems are paramount is highly valued. Candidates from Data Centres, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation, Defence, or High-Tech Industrial sectors will thrive.

Why join us

Career-defining projects with a global business.A focus on innovation, sustainability, and digital engineering.Continuous professional development with clear pathways to leadership.

Inclusion Matters

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, actively encourage career returners, underrepresented groups, and those transitioning from adjacent sectors. We champion flexible working and are happy to discuss arrangements that work for you.

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