Design Manager Data Centre

About WSP and the Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Design Manager Data Centre to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects and collaborate with professionals across the field. The position is within Property and Buildings, with a specific focus on the Data Centre sector.

Role Overview

The Design Manager will lead multidisciplinary design teams, overseeing integrated design processes across architecture, building engineering, specialist disciplines, infrastructure, utilities, and master planning. The primary objective is to deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions that meet client, regulatory, and project requirements. The successful candidate will manage the design team through all project phases, ensuring objectives are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client expectations, quality standards, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design process for Data Centre projects, from concept and feasibility to detailed design, tendering, and construction coordination.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, structural, MEP, ICT, life safety, infrastructure, and utility disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Act as part of the client interface team, supporting the project manager in managing communication, expectations, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Champion design excellence and innovation, ensuring alignment with WSP’s global quality, digital, and sustainability standards.
• Promote the integration of digital design tools and technologies (*, BIM, Revit, digital twins) to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Manage project risks, design changes, and ensure timely approvals and documentation.
• Monitor project progress and performance against agreed objectives and deliverables.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, presentations, and client engagement for future opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to strengthen technical and project delivery capabilities.
• Facilitate design coordination across internal and externally appointed subconsultants and subject matter experts.
• Support coordination with stakeholders, authorities, contractors, consultants, and other third parties.
• Support design assurance and technical governance processes.
• Assist in securing necessary approvals, permits, and stakeholder agreements where required.
• Review project deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.

Experience Required

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in design management, particularly within the Data Centre sector and multidisciplinary design teams.