Data Center Design Manager (EMEA)

CoreWeave Europe

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London - UK

profile Monthly Salary: £ 90000 - 120000
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI. Built for pioneers by pioneers CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology tools and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs startups and global enterprises CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017 CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at.
Were proud to be a Living Wage accredited Employer.

What Youll Do:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Centre Design Manager EMEA to lead and manage the design process across CoreWeaves data Centre developments within the Europe Middle East and Africa region. This individual will oversee the work of our selected data centre providers and ensure that all designs meet CoreWeaves technical performance efficiency and scalability requirements.

About the role:

The role will focus primarily on managing the execution of Architectural MEP and LV/IT infrastructure designs across leased facilities build-to-suit sites and greenfield developments throughout the EMEA region. The Design Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all design-related matters on assigned projects collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to ensure consistency quality and adherence to CoreWeave standards. The role will also support construction activities to ensure designs are fully and accurately implemented in the field.

Who You Are:

  • Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent data centre design projects across the EMEA region from concept through detailed design including greenfield builds tenant fitouts build-to-suit projects renovations upgrades and end-of-life replacements.
  • Oversee the work of Professional Consultants (Architects Engineers) and Equipment Suppliers throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for all design-related matters on assigned EMEA projects ensuring clear and consistent communication with Data Centre Providers Contractors A/E firms and internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with internal SMEs across electrical mechanical LV/IT and BMS disciplines to ensure all project requirements and technical specifications are captured and integrated into design deliverables.
  • Apply CoreWeave Design & Engineering Guidelines and relevant EMEA industry standards and codes incorporating value-engineering to optimize cost performance and constructability.
  • Track and document all deviations from the Basis of Design (BoD) throughout the project lifecycle ensuring alignment and approvals with internal teams and external consultants.
  • Partner with Construction Management to support project schedule development budget planning and forecasting of design-phase costs.
  • Review and evaluate OFCI (Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed) equipment submittals and coordinate recommendations with Procurement and Construction Management.
  • Participate in design reviews and page-turn sessions providing feedback on drawings Basis of Design documents Sequences of Operation commissioning plans and testing scripts.
  • Support RFP processes for A/E consultants and commissioning agents including proposal evaluation vendor selection scope alignment and invoice review.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed project reports for executive leadership and project teams monitoring scope budget schedule risks and alignment with CoreWeaves project gating process.
  • Provide regular project updates to internal and external stakeholders across the region.
  • Conduct site visits throughout EMEA to review construction progress validate design implementation and ensure adherence to specifications quality standards and project requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Capacity Planning Network Engineering Construction Operations Supply Chain and Technical Project Management to ensure end-to-end alignment.
  • Contribute to internal design team meetings exploring and proposing innovative technologies or concepts to enhance project outcomes and integrate industry best practices.
  • Candidates must have the right to work in the UK/EU or meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa.

Preferred:

  • Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Civil or related field) Architecture or a related discipline.
  • 5 years of experience in data centre engineering or design with a proven track record of successfully completing data centre design projects.
  • Strong knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems including cooling systems (air-cooled chiller plants water-cooled chiller plants liquid cooling) power distribution UPS systems generators familiarity with Building Management/Automation Systems (BMS) and an understanding of LV/IT design.
  • Experience with large-scale high-density data centres and cloud infrastructure including familiarity with power cooling and other critical infrastructure systems.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects with strong project management and organizational skills ensuring successful project delivery on time and within budget.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment managing multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on developing efficient cost-effective solutions to complex design challenges.
  • Professional certifications (e.g. Uptime Institute BICSI LEED or similar) are a plus.

Wondering if youre a good fitWe believe in investing in our people and value candidates who can bring their diverse experiences to our teams even if you arent a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities weve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you wed love to talk.

Why CoreWeave

At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! Were in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. Were not afraid of a little chaos and were constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together which is represented through our core values:

  • Be Curious at Your Core
  • Act Like an Owner
  • Empower Employees
  • Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
  • Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry who will want to learn from you too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is 90000 - 120000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge skills experience and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining addition to base salary our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus equity awards and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

To fulfil our obligation to protect client data successful applicants offered employment with CoreWeave will be required to complete a basic criminal record check conducted in compliance with GDPR. Employment offers are conditional upon receiving satisfactory check results

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs including:

  • Family-level Medical Insurance
  • Family-level Dental Insurance
  • Generous Pension Contribution
  • Life Assurance at 4x Salary
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Work culture focused on innovative disruption

Benefits may vary by location.

Our Workplace

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

CoreWeave does not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of CoreWeave and your Terms & Conditions associated with the use of CVs will be considered null and void.

Any unsolicited CVs sent by your company to us that is to say in any situation where we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy will be considered by us to be a free gift leaving us liable for no fees whatsoever should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage the candidates services and will in no way establish any prior claim by your company to representation of that candidate should the candidates details also be submitted by any other party.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may for legitimate business reasons decline to pursue any export licensing process.

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