Design Manager | Data Centres

Design Manager | Data Centre projects

Location: Sydney

Salary: $200,000 - $220,000 + super and up to 50% bonus potential

Overview

Are you an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in leading Design process for data centres, or similarly complex, mission critical buildings?

We are seeking a highly motivated Design Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary design for new hyperscale data centre projects in Sydney and Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design process from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Appointing engineering and design consultants and vendors
• Develop engineering and design briefs
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and client teams to ensure the design meets project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to stakeholders, ensuring high-quality design solutions are implemented.
• Review and approve design plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local codes, industry standards, and sustainability practices.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Civil/Structural Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role in large-scale, complex data centre (or projects of similar complexity and scale) construction projects
• In-depth knowledge of both CSA & MEP Design. Preference is for strong structural knowledge/background, however civil or architectural grounding also considered.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

If you’re ready to take on a role in one of the most exciting and fast-growing sectors in construction, we want to hear from you!