Data Centre M&E Design Lead

Datalec UK; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking a Design Manager (M&E) to lead mechanical and electrical design development for data centre projects from concept to commissioning and handover. You will coordinate consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure resilient, efficient infrastructure that meets client requirements.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, extensive data centre experience, and knowledge of Tier III/IV principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience delivering mission-critical or data centre projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of Tier III/IV data centre design principles.
• Experience with hyperscale data centre developments.
• Experience with liquid-cooling or chiller systems in data centres.
• Experience working with major cloud providers or colocation operators.
• Commissioning and operational readiness experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the M&E design process through all project stages.
• Coordinate design consultants, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Review and approve mechanical and electrical design documentation.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, client standards, and regulations.
• Drive design optimization to improve efficiency, constructability, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee integration of power distribution systems, HV/LV, UPS, and generators.
• Oversee cooling systems including CRAH/CRAC/chillers and cooling strategies.
• Chair design coordination workshops and technical meetings.
• Support procurement and technical evaluation of suppliers and contractors.
• Manage design change control and track project milestones.
• Assist commissioning planning and handover activities.

Skills

M&E design leadership

Multidisciplinary team management

Data centre experience

Tier III/IV knowledge

HV/LV design

CRAH/CRAC cooling

BMS/EPMS/DCIM

Commissioning planning

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

CIBSE member

CEng status preferred

Professional memberships

Job description

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking a Design Manager (M&E) to lead mechanical and electrical design development for data centre projects from concept to commissioning and handover. You will coordinate consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure resilient, efficient infrastructure that meets client requirements.

The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, extensive data centre experience, and knowledge of Tier III/IV principles.