About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and oversee the design delivery for data centre projects. This role is responsible for driving design strategy, coordination, and execution across all disciplines, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and integrated design solutions. The position focuses on managing the end-to-end design lifecycle, stakeholder alignment, and engineering excellence

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the overall design delivery for data centre projects from concept through detailed design stages
Oversee coordination across multi-disciplinary teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Architecture, BIM) to ensure integrated and optimized design solutions
Define design strategy, standards, and best practices for project execution
Develop, monitor, and control design schedules, deliverables, and milestones
Act as the primary interface for clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders for all design-related matters
Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, regulatory requirements, and client specifications




Identify and manage design risks, changes, and dependencies proactively
Conduct and lead design reviews, value engineering sessions, and technical audits
Ensure quality, consistency, and completeness of all design documentation
Support the Bid Management team with design inputs and manhour estimations
Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies, tools, and processes
Oversee manhour planning, monitoring, and utilization for design teams
Track design progress against delivery and billing milestones
Contribute to project program development and planning

Key Requirements:

15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in design management/delivery for Data Centre or Mission Critical projects
Proven experience in managing complex design projects end-to-end
Solid understanding of MEP systems, especially in high-availability/data centre environments
Knowledge of data centre design principles, including topologies,

📌 Design Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Kent Data Centres
📍 Mumbai