Head Of Data Center Design

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Mumbai seeks a senior engineer to lead end-to-end design strategy and governance for mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale data centers. The role coordinates civil, structural, MEP, ICT, security, and sustainability with customers, consultants, authorities, utilities, and partners.

You will build high-performing teams, drive value engineering and budget adherence, ensure compliance and operational readiness from concept to commissioning, and promote sustainable,

Qualifications

• 18+ years in mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Proven experience leading design programs from concept through commissioning.
• Strong customer-facing, commercial, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Preferred certifications: Uptime ATD/ATS, CDCDP/CDCE, PMP, LEED AP.
• Bachelor's degree; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design strategy, standards, and engineering governance.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering coordination across civil, structural, MEP, ICT, security, and sustainability.
• Manage technical engagement with customers, consultants, authorities, utilities, and delivery partners.
• Drive design reviews, risk management, value engineering, and budget adherence.
• Ensure successful delivery from concept design through commissioning and handover.
• Govern technical quality, testing, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Drive sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Establish technical standards, knowledge-sharing frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Design strategy

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Uptime ATD/ATS

CDCDP/CDCE

PMP

LEED AP

Job description

• High Strategic Impact
• Leadership & Growth

About Our Client

The company is a leading real estate and infrastructure investment and development platform focused on creating and operating large-scale commercial, retail, hospitality, logistics, and digital infrastructure assets. It emphasizes long-term value creation through strategic investments, innovation, governance, and sustainable development.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end design strategy, standards, and engineering governance.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering coordination across civil, structural, MEP, ICT, security, and sustainability.
• Manage technical engagement with customers, consultants, authorities, utilities, and delivery partners.
• Drive design reviews, risk management, value engineering, and budget adherence.
• Ensure successful delivery from concept design through commissioning and handover.
• Govern technical quality, testing, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Drive sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams.
• Establish technical standards, knowledge-sharing frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; Master's preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, including hyperscale or colocation data centers.
• Proven experience leading design programs from concept through commissioning.
• Strong customer-facing, commercial, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Preferred certifications: Uptime ATD/ATS, CDCDP/CDCE, PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead major data centre design projects Pan India.
• Work in the building and construction industry.
• Collaborate with skilled and experienced professionals.