Design Operations Manager

  • Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
  • Jun 10, 2025
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

Design Operations Manager - Mission Critical Consultancy

Hybrid - Gatwick HQ

We're hiring a Design Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a high-performing Consulting Services team within a leading mission critical consultancy.

In this role, you'll:

  • Lead, coach and manage a team of Associate Engineers

  • Oversee resource planning, capacity, and project delivery

  • Ensure design quality, regulatory compliance, and H&S standards

  • Manage commercial performance and contract milestones

  • Support with client engagement, budgeting, and design tool optimisation

You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver world-class data centre design solutions from concept through to commissioning.

What we're looking for:

  • Proven leadership in engineering/design teams

  • Strong commercial and resource management skills

  • Deep understanding of mission critical/data centre environments

  • Experience in design management is a strong advantage

This is a key role with real impact in a fast-paced, innovative sector.