Design Manager - Data Centres

Stantec; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

School term contracts

Job sharing

Learning programs

Professional memberships

Service recognition

Mentorship

Wellbeing programs

Health insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

EAP

Developing Professionals Group

Office social events

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end‑to‑end projects, including data centres, from feasibility to operation. The Design Manager will lead both inhouse and external technical teams, translating client briefs into robust design solutions and ensuring timely, on‑budget delivery with a strong client focus.

You will collaborate with group leaders, project managers, subconsultants and technical directors across NZ and Australia to ensure quality outputs and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in an engineering delivery environment.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams both internal and external in professional services or construction project delivery.
• Proven successful project background in data centres or other similarly complex vertical build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead inhouse and external project technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for clients.
• Ensure outputs are delivered on time within budgets and meet/exceed client requirements.
• Plan and coordinate technical delivery, resources, and schedules; manage quality reviews and progress reporting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, clients, other consultants and team members.
• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities.

Skills

Engineering delivery

Team leadership

Data centres experience

Project management

Education

Tertiary engineering qualification

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Design Manager - Data Centres - ( 2600002C )

Description

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end‑to‑end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specialising in mission‑critical facilities such as data centres and healthcare, our team of over 100 people bring expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, fire protection, civil, electrical, data and sustainability engineering to local projects. We’re proud to put user needs at the centre of every design.

Design Manager - Data Centres

As our design manager you will lead both inhouse and external project technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for our clients. You will have a client focus and the ability to work closely with them as they develop their brief and the ability to interpret these requirements into design solutions. You will also be flexible in your approach, having the ability to think on your feet and quickly adapt to changes. This role will also work closely with our group leaders, internal project managers, subconsultants and technical directors across buildings both in NZ and Australia for the efficient, quality delivery of all technical outputs.

Day to day tasks include

• Regularly connecting with our clients to ensure that their needs are both understood and met and the technical team provide the best advice at the right time
• Responsible for delivering outputs on time and in accordance with the allocated budgets and ensuring client requirements are met/exceeded
• Implementing sound and efficient methodology for technical delivery; leading the planning and production of all technical deliverables.
• Technical design planning, including confirming the technical delivery methodology and identifying and coordinating all technical resource needs
• Planning and programming the work and then tracking and reporting progress
• Communicate and coordinate all quality reviews, schedules, status, and modifications with group leaders.
• Coordinate with group leaders to ensure quality assurance, fee budgets and schedule time.
• Deliver projects to the required quality standards using remote teams.
• Detect and understand issues as they arise on projects, be solutions orientated, and provide suitable resolutions
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with contractors, clients, other consultants and team members.
• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required.

About You

• 15 years’ experience in an engineering delivery environment
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams both internal and external in a professional services or construction project delivery environment,
• Proven successful project background in data centres or other similarly complex vertical build projects
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering or construction field
• Chartered Engineer or similar industry recognition.

What We Offer

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:

Professional development and support

• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
• Professional memberships
• Service recognition awards
• Mentorship
• Wellbeing and connection opportunities
• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
• Office Social Club and events

Applications close Friday 6 th March 2026

Qualifications

Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Other Locations : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Wellington

Organization : BC-3104 Buildings-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 19, 2026, 2:44:57 PM

Req ID: 2600002C

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans