Design Manager - Structures - Data Centres

Bicester Major Data Centre Project

Are you ready to take on a high-profile role shaping the structural delivery of one of the UK's most ambitious Data Centre projects?

At Laing O'Rourke, we're looking for a Design Manager to lead on structural packages, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and buildability on this flagship scheme.

Why this role?

This is your chance to play a key role on a major hyperscale Data Centre project, where your expertise in structural design and coordination will directly influence project outcomes. You'll manage the flow of design information, collaborate across disciplines, and make sure solutions are optimised for programme, quality, and safety.

Transferable experience welcome

Data Centres are unique - but you don't need direct sector experience to make an impact. If you've worked on complex commercial, life sciences, healthcare, or industrial schemes, your skills in managing structural packages and navigating fast-paced delivery environments will transfer seamlessly.

What you'll be doing

• Managing structural design packages from early engagement through to handover

• Leading reviews, resolving technical queries, and ensuring statutory compliance

• Optimising designs for buildability, sustainability, and safety

• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and specialist contractors

• Supporting site delivery teams with technical excellence and assurance

What you'll bring

• Degree (or equivalent) in Structural/Civil Engineering or related discipline

• 5+ years' design management experience, ideally chartered or working towards

• Proven track record of managing structural packages on major projects

• Ability to work collaboratively, influence stakeholders, and manage design risk

• Flexibility and drive to thrive in a data-led, fast-moving sector

Why Laing O'Rourke?

• Work on one of the UK's most technically advanced projects

• Join a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and digital engineering

• Be part of a culture driven by our values: Care, Courage, Integrity

• Access career pathways that span multiple sectors and disciplines

This is more than a design management role - it's a chance to help shape the future of digital infrastructure while developing your career on projects that push boundaries.

Apply now and bring your structural expertise to a sector that's growing faster than ever.