MEP Design Manager - Data Centre Construction

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for an MEP Design Manager to join a multidisciplinary project environment. This is a key role driving design excellence, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring seamless project delivery. The position is based in Badajoz.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and own the Design Management Plan, ensuring a clear structure and delivery
• Coordinate across Civil, Structural, Architectural, MEP and Process Engineering, as well as construction, security and workplace strategy teams
• Act as the central contact between Design & Build contractors, stakeholders and leadership teams
• Organise design reviews, workshops and stakeholder meetings, and oversee the full design coordination process
• Manage design risks, issues and changes through to resolution, and ensure deliverables meet project requirements before submission
• Support value engineering, constructability and safety-in-design reviews
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals and technical approvals with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the Quality Control Program, including audits, walkthroughs and issue resolution
• Work with planning teams to integrate workplace and operational requirements

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (BSc / MSc or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or Design Manager within an EPC environment
• Solid background in technical project management in complex, multidisciplinary settings
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces and stakeholders at once
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Experience in data centre projects is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of cooling systems and electrical distribution/transmission (essential)
• Technical project management

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package and company benefits
• A day's leave entitlement to support a local charity or community activity
• Opportunities to join working committees and forums such as Inclusion, Social & Wellness, Learning & Development and Net Zero Vision