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We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.
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Director, Design & Construction
Location: EMEA
Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled and experienced Director, EMEA Design to join ourData Centre teamIn this role, you will be responsible for the design delivery of new construction, customer fit-outs, and phased expansions across the EMEA Iron Mountain Data Centers portfolioYou will lead regional Design Managers to provide technical leadership from site evaluation through construction support and handover to operationsThis role ensures the delivery of high-quality, resilient, and scalable data center solutions that balance global standardization with local market requirements
In this role, you will:
Lead and oversee design delivery for data centre projects across EMEA, managing the full lifecycle from early site consideration and concept design through permitting, procurement, and handover to operations
Direct regional Design Managers and third-party architectural, engineering, and specialist consultant teams to ensure projects align with Iron Mountain standards, customer requirements, and regulatory codes
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders—including real estate, sales, construction, and sustainability teams—to support site acquisitions, master planning, and pre-lease customer engagement activity
Drive design innovation and compliance by implementing standardized, repeatable solutions and continuous improvement of regional design standards and technical specifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Significant experience in the design and delivery of data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects, with a proven track record of managing multiple regional design teams
In-depth technical knowledge of complex electrical, mechanical, life safety, and building systems associated with critical facilities
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical excellence with cost, program schedule, and operational performance
University degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant discipline; professional accreditation (Chartered Engineer, Registered Architect, or equivalent) is preferred
Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience
Flexible work options to support work-life balance, including remote or hybrid working depending on the role
Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization
Ready to help us design the future of data? Apply today to join our mission!
Category: Real Estate & Facilities
In the era of AI, your data is your advantage. Yet too often it remains untapped: disconnected from systems, underutilized, untrained, and exposed to risk. Iron Mountain is the trusted partner for organizations of all sizes to unlock what’s possible, transforming information into intelligence and assets into advantage.
How? By seamlessly managing digital and physical assets of all kinds across their lifecycle—making them visible, secure, accessible, and AI-ready. From payments to pathology, mortgages to media, fine art to IT, we’ve helped more than 240,000 customers around the world, including 95% of the Fortune 1000, unlock more value from what’s already within reach. All with unparalleled security, governance, and sustainability at every step.
What can we unlock together?
