CSA Design lead

November 6, 2025 | Comments Off on CSA Design lead

CSA Design Lead

Portugal

Competitive Salary + Rotational package

Key Responsibilities

· Lead engagement with the client's design team for project-wide design and services coordination.

· Manage the in-house design team and external consultants to ensure timely design progression in line with construction schedules.

· Plan and lead design and engineering workshops, resolving design issues ahead of site activities.

· Oversee the Technical Submittal (TS) process, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timely submission for review and approval.

· Manage the design query and RFI process, maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating through weekly design meetings.

· Oversee Issued for Construction (IFC) releases and updates, ensuring all project teams are working to the latest approved designs and managing any required change control.

· Lead weekly Design and Engineering coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor progress and resolve critical issues.

· Maintain a design risk register, communicating key risks to senior management and the client.

· Manage the design and submittal process for FFE packages within administrative areas, ensuring timely delivery.

· Prepare and deliver weekly design progress reports to the client, highlighting risks and mitigation measures.

· Coordinate contractor construction drawings and models, ensuring they are reviewed, approved, and issued in line with project timelines.

· Oversee as-built drawing and model submissions, ensuring compliance with project handover requirements.

· Ensure all O&M manuals and documentation are submitted and uploaded to the approved client platforms.

· Manage and coordinate LEED design requirements, liaising with the client's design team and LEED consultants to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

· Ensure project quality plans and QA/QC procedures are implemented and adhered to on site.

· Liaise with Temporary Works Designers (TWD) and the client's PSDA management team on temporary works, traffic management, and design risk assessments.

· Coordinate with OFCI vendors appointed by the client, ensuring delivery aligns with project specifications and schedules, including technical submittals and discrepancy resolution.

Requirements

· Minimum 8 years' experience managing the design delivery of large-scale construction projects (e.g., data centres, office fitouts, commercial, education, healthcare, or industrial).

· Data Centre project experience is highly desirable.

· Degree qualification in a relevant engineering or construction discipline.

· Strong understanding of design management principles, construction sequencing, and coordination between disciplines.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

· Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under tight deadlines.