Director, Design Engineering - DC Development (m/f/d)Digital Realty, Inc. • London, England, United Kingdom
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Director, Design Engineering - DC Development (m/f/d)
Digital Realty, Inc.
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
Job Info
Job Identification 7829
Job Category Design, Engineering & Construction
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Job Description Shape the future of mission‑critical infrastructure
We are looking for an experienced Design Director to lead the technical delivery of complex, high‑performance data center projects across our portfolio. This is a highly influential role at the intersection of design, engineering, construction, and operations—owning design decisions from project inception through commissioning and handover.
You will act as the single authority for all design matters, driving technical excellence, standardization, and innovation while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Your Role As Design Director, you will operate with significant autonomy and strategic impact:
Lead project design set‑up and delivery, coordinating multi‑disciplinary CSA and MEPH consultant teams
Own the technical governance of projects, ensuring compliance with global and regional Design Engineering Guidelines (DEGs)
Manage consultant procurement, appointments, performance, and budgets
Act as the primary technical partner to Construction, Pre‑Construction, Portfolio, Sales, and Operations teams
Serve as the technical authority throughout construction, commissioning, IST, and handover
Engage directly with customers on Build‑to‑Suit developments as the senior design lead
Champion standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement, including BIM, DfMA, and emerging technologies
Represent design in discussions with authorities, utilities, insurers, vendors, and Tier 1 contractors
Your impact
Influence multi‑million‑euro projects from concept to live operations
Shape and evolve regional and global design standards
Ensure design decisions balance performance, cost, risk, sustainability, and schedule
Play a visible role with senior internal stakeholders and key customers
What you bring
10–15+ years delivering mission‑critical or highly serviced buildings (data centers strongly preferred)
Strong technical background in CSA and/or MEPH (consultancy, commissioning, or owner‑operator experience ideal)
Proven experience managing complex stakeholder environments and external consultants
Confidence operating at Director level, defending design decisions and influencing senior leaders
Deep understanding of full project lifecycle: planning, design, permitting, construction, commissioning & IST
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (Master’s / Chartered status preferred)
NOTES Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.
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Languages
- English
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