Design Manager, Data Centres — Flexible Remote Delivery Lead

Stantec; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development programs

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

Office social events

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Design Manager for Data Centres in New Zealand. You will lead the design delivery for critical facilities, coordinating internal and external teams to meet strict timeframes and budgets while maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires extensive experience in engineering delivery, data centre projects, and chartered engineer status, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience delivering large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven background in data centre or complex vertical build projects.
• Strong planning, design delivery, and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for data centre projects, ensuring quality and schedule.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to meet client needs.
• Oversee technical deliverables and resource planning.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and project risk.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to secure project outcomes.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.

Skills

Years of experience

Lead multi-disciplinary teams

Data centres experience

Engineering qualification

Chartered Engineer

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered Engineer designation

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Design Manager for Data Centres in New Zealand. You will lead the design delivery for critical facilities, coordinating internal and external teams to meet strict timeframes and budgets while maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires extensive experience in engineering delivery, data centre projects, and chartered engineer status, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.