At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Building Services OU based in 51 Moorgate in where we are responsible for bringing Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life—creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.
We are currently looking for a Design Director - Data Centers who will lead the design delivery process, design management team and multi-disciplinary design team across all Data Centre Projects.
As the Design Director - Data Centers, you will:
- Work as part of the project senior team to ensure the ongoing management of all design related issues through project completion and handover
- You will lead and manage the design management function for the data centre division. Coordinate the design requirements of the Client’s team, the consultant design team, Skanska and the sub-contractors
- You will manage the design managers assigned to the projects who will be responsible for all design related scopes/ packages/ subjects to ensure the information is coordinated between packages and released in line with the programme, the Employers Requirements, and Contract Design Management Plan.
- You will support the Commercial, MEP, Digital, Information Control Teams, Sustainability, Planning and Operational teams.
- You will work with the Project Leadership Team to deliver against project, design control and project governance requirements.
- You will contribute to achieving the broader Operating Unit and UK business objectives and support the associated Design Management, Digital and Information Control functional strategies.
We are looking for:
- Member of professional institution (RIBA, ICE, MCIOB) would be desirable.
- Experience in senior leadership role and in leading teams on data centres and other technical buildings.
- Experience of delivering construction projects (£10m-£200m+) in a relevant building type working through bid, PCSA and delivery stages, and successfully converting and delivering on quality, time and to budget.
- Experience of working with a broad range of stakeholders, including functional experts, senior stakeholders, technical lead.
- Demonstrable experience of varied forms of contract including specifically JCT & FIDIC.
- Knowledge and experience of managing design and working within a secure UK environment.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
