Design Manager - Data Centres

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Wellington seeks a Design Manager to lead technical teams for data centre projects. You will ensure client needs are met while delivering outputs on time and within budget. The role requires 15 years of experience in engineering delivery and experience managing multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in engineering or construction and possess good communication and relationship-building skills. Flexible working options and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in an engineering delivery environment.
• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams in project delivery.
• Proven successful project background in data centres or complex builds.

Responsibilities

• Connect with clients to ensure needs are understood and met.
• Deliver outputs on time and in accordance with budgets.
• Plan and communicate quality reviews and status.

Skills

Client communication

Technical delivery methodology

Relationship building

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or construction

Chartered Engineer or similar

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.

As our design manager you will lead both in‑house 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

As a preference we would like to see the following qualities:

• 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

How to apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the application link.

Applications close Friday 6 th March 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

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