Design Manager, Data Centres (Flexible Work)

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

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.