Design Director – Data Centres (Madrid, Spain) A leading integral 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) (Cantabria)
🏢 Nes Fircroft
📍 Cantabria