CSA Design Lead

December 23, 2025 | Comments Off on CSA Design Lead

CSA Design Lead - Data Centre Project Location: Sines, Portugal Job Type: Full-time | On-site

About Our Client Our client is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, providing full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, they deliver large-scale, mission-critical projects across Europe and are widely recognised as the most trusted name in the data centre construction sector. With a strong pipeline of technically complex developments, they offer long-term career opportunities within one of the fastest-growing areas of construction and engineering.

The Role Our client is seeking an experienced CSA Design Lead to join their team on a major data centre project in Lisbon. This senior role will lead the design engineering function and coordinate multidisciplinary design delivery on a fast-track, highly technical project.

Key Responsibilities Lead client-facing design coordination across all disciplines

Manage in-house designers and external consultants to meet programme milestones

Oversee design workshops, technical submittals, RFIs, and IFC releases

Chair weekly design coordination meetings and manage design risk and change control

Coordinate contractor drawings, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, and handover requirements

Manage LEED design requirements and ensure compliance with quality and QA/QC processes

Skills & Experience Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline

Minimum 8 years' experience leading design delivery on large-scale construction projects

Strong design management and multidisciplinary coordination experience

Data centre project experience highly desirable

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

What's on Offer Work on some of Europe's most advanced data centre projects

Long-term career progression in a high-growth sector

Competitive salary package

Supportive and collaborative team environment