Design Manager | Data Centres

Mission Critical Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 50%

Job summary

Mission Critical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design for hyperscale data centre projects in Sydney and Melbourne. The role focuses on guiding design through concept, construction and commissioning with oversight of consultants and vendors.

The successful candidate will drive engineering briefs, ensure budget and schedule alignment, and maintain compliance with CSA/MEP standards and sustainability practices across complex facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Design Manager on large-scale data centre or similar projects.
• In-depth knowledge of CSA & MEP Design; strong structural knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership and project management with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design from concept through construction and commissioning.
• Appoint engineering and design consultants and vendors.
• Develop engineering and design briefs.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors and client teams to meet objectives, timelines and budgets.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure high-quality design solutions.
• Review and approve design plans, specifications and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, industry standards and sustainability practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

1d ago , from Mission Critical Recruitment

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.

Additional information

• Newly created position in Australian team
• Join established international business
• Client side role