• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

  
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
  
  
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in data centre design and construction. The Design Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of civil, structural, and architectural designs for large-scale data centres. The successful candidate will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver world-class data centre facilities.
  
Design Manager Responsibilities
In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:
  
Design Management:

• Lead the design development of civil, structural, and architectural aspects for data centre projects.
• Manage the design process from concept to detailed design, ensuring compliance with data centre standards (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier standards) and local building codes.
• Coordinate design activities with engineering teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated solutions across disciplines.
• Ensure designs are sustainable, scalable, and optimized for energy efficiency, security, and cooling performance.

  
Project Coordination:

• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project goals, scope, budget, and timeline.
• Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and external consultants.
• Attend regular project meetings, provide design input, and update stakeholders on the progress of design deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, providing solutions to overcome potential design challenges.

  
Technical Expertise:

• Ensure structural integrity and resilience of the data centre to meet seismic, wind, and fire resistance standards.
• Oversee the integration of advanced architectural solutions to enhance the data centre’s operational efficiency and functionality.
• Ensure that designs meet the required standards for security, including physical barriers, access control, and surveillance.
• Manage the design of critical infrastructure, including foundation, roofing, and flooring systems for heavy equipment, raised floors, and containment systems.

  
Compliance & Quality Control:

• Ensure that all designs adhere to local and international regulations, including building codes, fire safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Perform quality control reviews on design deliverables to ensure accuracy, functionality, and adherence to specifications.
• Work closely with the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) teams to ensure that designs prioritize safety.

  
Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain thorough documentation of design decisions, modifications, and approvals.
• Prepare regular reports on design progress, identifying potential delays and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all design deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

  
Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the main point of contact for all CSA design-related matters within the project.
• Communicate effectively with clients to ensure that their requirements are met, and manage expectations around design solutions.

  
Other Duties:

• Maintain a site diary.
• Assist QS in his / her duties
• Ensure company’s good image is maintained at all times.
• Integrate with site team.
• Ensure your agreed training plan is enforced.

  
Necessary requirement of the Design Manager
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in CSA design management, with at least 5 years focused on data centre projects.
• Extensive knowledge of data centre infrastructure, design standards and construction best practices.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent understanding of building codes, fire safety regulations, and environmental requirements for data centres.
• Experience with BIM (Building Information Modelling) and other design software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
• Professional Acumen – Represent Kirby’s at a senior level in meetings, presentations, technical workshops, etc. in a professional, competent and capable manner.
• Communications – A strong communicator with excellent verbal and writing proficiency. Ability to lead presentations to larger audiences.
• Planning and Organising – An organised and adaptable individual with a flexible approach to work. Ability to manage and prioritise when leading multiple projects. 
• Deep understanding of constructability of projects.
• Strong Commercial awareness.
• Capable of building strategic relationships with third party design groups.
• Ability to work on own initiative and build and manage a team.

  
Desired competencies / special role requirements
  

• Certification in data centre design (e.g., CDCDP, CDCMP).
• Experience working with Tier III and Tier IV data centre facilities.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex data centre projects.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and green building certifications (LEED, BREEAM).

  
For more information on this CSA Design Manager / Design Manager position or other CSA Design Manager opportunities based in Ireland, UK or Europe contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group confidentially on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.