Role: Design Director – Data Centres Location: Madrid Travel: Occasional site visits in Zaragoza Department: Data Centre Development & Delivery
Role Summary An international renewables developer is seeking a Design Director to lead the end‑to‑end technical design of large‑scale data‑centre developments in Spain. The role oversees feasibility, masterplanning, permitting, detailed design, construction support and commissioning. Operating on the client side, the Design Director ensures designs are technically robust, commercially efficient, scalable and aligned with hyperscale, AI/HPC and colocation requirements.
Key Responsibilities Design Leadership
Lead design management across the full Spanish data‑centre portfolio.
Set design criteria, technical standards and Employer’s Requirements.
Challenge consultants and contractors to ensure buildable, cost‑efficient solutions.
Technical Design Oversight
Oversee architectural, civil, structural, MEP, controls, security and ICT design.
Lead electrical topology, redundancy philosophy and power distribution strategy.
Review cooling solutions (air,



liquid, hybrid) for high‑density AI/HPC workloads.
Maintain awareness of hyperscaler, cloud and AI infrastructure trends.
Manage water, telecoms, drainage and other utility interfaces.
Ensure compliance with Spanish/EU regulations and codes.
Coordinate planning, environmental and construction permitting.
Work with local consultants to deliver complete, aligned submissions.
Drive energy‑efficient and water‑efficient design solutions.
Establish design programmes and deliverables schedules.
Consultant & Contractor Management
Prepare scopes of work and support consultant/contractor selection.
Review EPC/design‑build proposals and value‑engineering options.
Construction & Commissioning Support
Provide design oversight during construction.
Support commissioning and ensure as‑built documentation meets operational needs.
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related engineering discipline.
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