Design Director (Dundalk)EXCLUSIVE TO VICKERSTOCKRole is generally based in Dundalk, Louth – New green field siteDesign Director – Data Centre experience preferred but similar relatable industries will also be strongly consideredFull time permanent positionRef: HN12038On Offer – Design DirectorA very rounded, senior executive level base, plus a very competitive package with full 360 benefitsThe Company – Design DirectorLeading the design and development for a modular manufacturing organisation delivering complex Data Centre projects across data centre and mission-critical sectorsKnown for technical innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused deliveryEmployee-focused culture with strong collaboration and career development opportunitiesOperates in a fast-growing, highly specialised sector with a scalable delivery modelThe Role – Design DirectorExecutive accountability for full design lifecycle across projects: concept → detailed design → digital coordination → manufacture → installation → commissioning support (Supported by Manufacturing Director and Project Director and their teams)Develop and implement design strategy supporting modular, scalable solutionsEnsure designs meet technical, commercial, safety, and client governance standardsLead multidisciplinary building services design teams (MEP, mechanical, electrical, public health)Oversee digital engineering strategy, BIM integration, and SolidWorks-led design for manufactureAlign design outputs with manufacturing capabilities and production constraintsLead value engineering, risk mitigation, and commercial optimisation across projectsProvide senior technical authority and direction across all design disciplinesManage design resourcing, workload forecasting, and succession planningAct as senior design representative in client, consultant, and contractor meetingsDrive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of digital tools and automationEssential Criteria – Design DirectorExtensive senior design leadership experience in data centre, mission-critical, modular, or complex MEP environmentsStrong building services engineering background with multidisciplinary leadership experienceExperienced in BIM-led delivery, SolidWorks integration, and design for manufacture principlesCommercially aware, technically authoritative, and credible with clients and boardsProven ability to scale design functions while maintaining quality, programme, and marginKey SkillsStrategic planning and executionClient relationship managementOperational and production leadershipFinancial and commercial managementTeam leadership and developmentQuality and safety complianceProblem-solving and decision-makingExcellent written and verbal communicationPlease note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications are only considered from candidates eligible to work permanently in Louth, Ireland.If this Design Director role is of interest, or if you have a related skillset that could suit other senior design/engineering roles, please apply via the link or contact Hugh Nugent in confidence.Hugh has 13+ years' experience in Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment across Northern Ireland and Ireland, specialising in Senior Design, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Operations, and Engineering leadership roles.Keywords for SEODesign Director, Design Manager, Head of Design, Modular Manufacturing Design, Data Centre Design Leader, MEP Design Director, SolidWorks Design Lead, BIM Design Manager, Senior Design Manager, Engineering Design Director, Technical Design Director, Modular Design LeadCandidates may come from areas such as: Dundalk, Louth, Newry, Armagh, Belfast, Lisburn, Monaghan, Dublin, Ardee, Ashbourne, Balbriggan, Ballybay, Banbridge, Bettystown, Blackrock, Carlingford, Carrickmacross, Castlebellingham, Castleblayney, Clogherhead, Collon, Crossmaglen, Drogheda, Dromiskin, Duleek, Dunleer, Inniskeen, Kells, Knockbridge, Laytown, Lurgan, Navan, Omeath, Portadown, Rostrevor, Slane, Tallanstown, Termonfeckin, Trim, Tullyallen, Warrenpoint and surrounding counties within commuting distance