Design Director – Data Centres (Madrid, Spain)
A leading general data‐centre developer is hiring a Design Director to drive the technical design of major, multi‐phase campuses across Spain. This is a senior client‐side role shaping next‐generation hyperscale and AI/HPC infrastructure.

What You'll Lead
End‐to‐end design management across feasibility, master planning, detailed design and delivery.
Technical oversight of architectural, civil, structural, MEP, controls, security and ICT design.
Electrical & cooling strategy for high‐density, AI/HPC‐ready environments.
Power & utility coordination including HV/MV concepts, grid interfaces and campus distribution.
Permitting & compliance with Spanish/EU regulations and planning requirements.
Sustainability targets including PUE/WUE optimisation and renewable‐energy integration.




Consultant & contractor management across multidisciplinary international teams.
Construction & commissioning support ensuring design intent is maintained through delivery.

What You Bring
12–15+ years in mission‐critical or data‐centre design.
Strong MEP and critical‐infrastructure expertise.
Experience delivering large‐scale DCs from concept to commissioning.
Background with developers, operators, PMCs or major DC contractors.
Fluent English; Spanish beneficial.

Why This Role Matters
You'll shape the technical backbone of large‐power, hyperscale‐ready campuses in one of Europe's fastest‐growing digital‐infrastructure markets. High influence, high visibility, and a chance to define future‐proof design standards for AI/HPC workloads.

📌 Design Director (Data Centres) (Madrid)
🏢 Nes Fircroft
📍 Madrid