Design Manager, Services MEP - Data Centres

Goodman; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Study assistance for postgraduate and

Discretionary bonus scheme

Eligibility to participate in Goodman

Wellness program with activities and讲

Job summary

Goodman is seeking a Design Manager for data centres to lead the design management process across critical services and coordinate interfaces with development, delivery, operations and commissioning. You will drive design quality, governance and technical compliance on complex projects in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams, deep knowledge of data centre service design, and the ability to translate complex issues into actionable

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of data centre building services design across MEP, hydraulics, fire protection and controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or related Engineering discipline; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Strong understanding of hyperscale and colocation services design requirements and reliability concepts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultants and vendors.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination and construction interface management.
• Experience with RFQ/RFP processes and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process across mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire and integrated systems.
• Coordinate design interfaces across development, delivery, operations and commissioning.
• Drive design quality, governance and technical compliance.
• Translate complex services issues into clear recommendations.
• Support procurement, scope definition, value optimisation and commercial outcomes.
• Ensure design intent is carried through to commissioning, handover and operational readiness.

Skills

Data centre design knowledge

Building services coordination

Leadership across disciplines

Design governance

RFQ/RFP experience

Stakeholder management

Australian codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or related Engineering

Postgraduate in design/project management

Job description

About Goodman

At Goodman, your career is more than just a job – it’s about growth, innovation, and making a lasting impact. Whether you’re building your career in property, data centres, finance, legal, or beyond, we value diverse perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about driving our business forward.

As providers of essential infrastructure for the digital economy, Goodman has been developing its data centre capability since 2005. Since then, we have grown to become a large owner of powered sites globally. Our global power bank of 5.0GW includes completed facilities, secured power and potential data centre projects across 13 major international cities. This has been built up over time through our expertise in securing land, planning and power in highly sought after locations in major global cities.

Design Manager - Data Centres

This role sits at the centre of design, delivery and technical coordination. You’ll work closely with our Director, Design and Product, and partner with consultants, contractors, vendors, customer technical teams and internal stakeholders to take data centre design from post-GMP through to delivery and handover.

It’s a role for someone who understands complex building services design and can bring structure, judgement and clarity to fast-moving, high-accountability projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll lead the design management process across critical services including mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire, controls and integrated systems. This includes:

• Managing multidisciplinary consultants and specialist vendors
• Coordinating design interfaces across development, delivery, operations and commissioning
• Driving design quality, governance and technical compliance
• Translating complex services issues into clear recommendations and decisions
• Supporting procurement, scope definition, value optimisation and commercial outcomes
• Ensuring design intent is carried through to commissioning, handover and operational readiness

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone with strong experience in data centre, mission critical, infrastructure or complex building developments.

• Advanced knowledge of data centre building services design, including critical mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, fire protection, controls and integrated systems requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or related Engineering discipline; postgraduate qualification in design management, project management or business is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of hyperscale and colocation services design requirements, basis of design, resilience strategies, redundancy concepts, commissioning expectations and operational considerations.
• Broad understanding of services design development and project delivery across concept, detailed design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Strong knowledge of services design management, consultant administration, design programme control, BIM coordination and construction interface management.
• Commercial understanding of building services design, consultant scopes, fee management, value optimisation and whole-of-life asset performance.
• Working knowledge of Australian codes and standards, engineering governance, risk management, compliance obligations and authority approval processes relevant to data centre services design.
• Significant experience in data centre, mission critical, infrastructure or complex building developments, including leadership across services design management and delivery phases, with particular reference to the Melbourne and Victorian AHJ requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary building services consultants, contractors, vendors and technical stakeholders across complex projects or portfolio programs.
• Experience in services design governance, consultant performance management, technical design reviews, commissioning coordination and management of complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong experience in RFQ/RFP processes, consultant procurement, scope development, budget input, vendor coordination and commercial negotiations for services packages.
• Experience presenting technical recommendations, design reviews and project updates to senior leaders, customers or governance forums.

The Benefits

At Goodman we know that our people are integral to our company success. That’s why we have implemented some fantastic benefits for all to experience, these include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Study assistance for postgraduate and undergraduate courses
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Eligibility to participate in Goodman’s share scheme
• Wellness program that focuses on the health and wellbeing, including exercise classes, meditation, yoga, social events, exclusive discounts, cooking classes, financial wellbeing seminars and more.

About Goodman

Goodman is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centres in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy.

We’re a collaborative team with a shared vision to make the world a better place for our customers, our investors, our people, and the communities we operate in. We value innovation, integrity, determination, and sustainability, and our purpose is simple: to make space for greatness in everything we do.

Goodman encourages innovation at every level. We seek individuals who are eager to challenge conventional thinking, drive change, and develop new ideas that contribute to a sustainable and successful business. Your creativity and forward-thinking approach can make a tangible difference today and long into the future.