Salter Grange is recruiting on behalf of a growing design and build contractor delivering a new data centre project in Barcelona. We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams from project inception through to construction and handover. This role requires a proactive leader with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders within fast-paced project environments.

This role is currently in the pre-construction stage and needs a Spanish speaker to help drive it forward. ~ Lead and manage the design process throughout all project phases, from concept through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. ~ Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and specialist consultants. ~ Develop and manage design programmes aligned with overall project delivery schedules. ~ Review design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, project specifications, applicable European standards and local regulations. ~ Collaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, procurement and site operations to ensure design intent is maintained throughout construction.



~ Manage design risk registers, technical queries, Requests for Information (RFIs) and design change processes. ~ Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, sustainable, and fully buildable. ~ Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality and performance standards. ~5+ years of experience in design management, engineering, or project delivery within the construction industry. ~ Experience on large-scale projects, ideally within data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical or industrial sectors. ~ Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems. ~ Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams across multiple countries or regions. ~ Knowledge of European building regulations, industry standards, and best practices. ~ Experience working within BIM environments, including Autodesk Revit and common data environments. ~ Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. If you're looking to join one of Europe's leading engineering contractors and work on landmark mission-critical projects, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Design Lead - to be a manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Salter Grange
📍 Barcelona