Design Manager – Data Centre

WSP
Full-time•Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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<p>What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?​<br>​<br>At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.</p><p>The Design Manager will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary design teams within Property and Buildings with a focus on the Data Centre sector.</p><p>The role requires leadership of integrated design teams across architecture, building engineering, specialist disciplines, infrastructure, utilities and master planning, ensuring coordinated, high-quality design solutions that meet client, regulatory and project requirements.</p><p>The successful candidate will manage the design team through all phases of delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client requirements, quality standards, and business objectives.</p> <h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lead and manage the end-to-end design process for Data Centre design, from concept and feasibility to detailed design, tendering, and construction coordination.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, Infrastructure and utility disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Serve as part of client interface team, supporting the project manager in managing communication, expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Champion design excellence and innovation, ensuring alignment with WSP’s global quality, digital, and sustainability standards.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Promote the integration of digital design tools and technologies (e.g., BIM, Revit, digital twins) to enhance collaboration and performance.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Manage project risks, design changes, and ensure timely approvals and documentation.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Monitor project progress and performance against agreed objectives and deliverables.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and client engagement for future opportunities.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to strengthen technical and project delivery capabilities.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Facilitate design coordination across internal and externally appointed subconsultants and subject matter experts.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Support coordination with stakeholders, authorities, contractors, consultants, and other third parties</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Support design assurance and technical governance processes.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Assist in securing necessary approvals, permits, and stakeholder agreements where required.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Review project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.</span></span></li></ul> <h3>Qualifications</h3><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or Project Management, or a related discipline.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Minimum 5 years of project / design management experience within a design practice.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Strong track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary Data Centre projects through all design stages.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Strong client-facing experience, preferably within a consultancy, engineering, or project delivery environment.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Solid understanding of multidisciplinary coordination, project delivery methodologies, and regional authority standards.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Proficiency in BIM and digital design tools (Revit, Navisworks, etc.).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Prior experience working with a data centre focused, multinational design or engineering consultancy is highly desirable.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.​</strong></span></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>​</strong></span></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 70,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. ​</span></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>​</strong></span></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>With us, you can. Apply today.</strong></span></span></p>

Application Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management with at least 5 years of relevant design management experience. Proficiency in BIM and digital design tools, along with a strong track record in complex multidisciplinary Data Centre projects, is required.