Join a fast-growing global engineering consultancy and deliver high-impact electrical solutions across data centre projects.
Reporting to the Regional Data Centre Director APAC, the Design Manager will lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design delivery across mission‐critical projects in Australia and APAC. You will ensure alignment with codes, standards and client requirements while maintaining quality, programme control and commercial oversight throughout the project lifecycle. You will drive seamless delivery across complex data centre environments, acting as the central interface between technical teams, sub‐consultants and clients.
About the RolePeople
* Lead and coordinate project teams, including virtual design teams across multiple time zones.
* Demonstrate formidable team and leadership skills, earning respect from peers and guiding others through demanding situations.
* Collaborate with design teams and clients to localise solutions, maintain strong relationships, and troubleshoot issues.
* Function as a positive leadership role model, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and collaboration across the global team.
* Support the development of staff and future leaders through training initiatives, mentoring, and career growth opportunities.
Projects
Manage, project financial performance, resources, and contract negotiations to ensure profitability.
* Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes, health and safety legislation, and internal control systems.
* Monitor risk, performance, programmes, and reporting processes to anticipate challenges and safeguard delivery.
* Provide support in proposals, bids, reporting, and communication with directors, clients, and supply chain partners.
* Think and act on behalf of the wider business, prioritising collective success over individual or unit interests.
* Experience of construction project management including monitoring, controls and reporting.
* Manage activities of sub‐consultants throughout project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes & standards & project implementation schedules.
Progress
* Contribute effectively to business‐wide activities, strategy, and continuous improvement aligned with B&W's philosophy.
* Innovate by bringing forward latest ideas, solutions, and approaches that strengthen the business and its operations.
About You
You are an experienced design leader with a strong technical foundation and proven capability in driving complex, multidisciplinary projects, ideally within the data centre or mission‐critical sector.
* Bachelor's degree (BSc / BEng / B. Tech) in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent.
* Qualified architect, mechanical or electrical engineer or Project Management Professional with experience in Mission Critical Infrastructure.
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation (advantageous).
* Membership of IET/CIBSE or equivalent overseas institution (preferred).
* Significant experience in design development and specification for complex building projects, with strong exposure to data centre or mission‐critical environments.
* Proficiency in relevant design and modelling software (e.g. AutoCAD, ETAP or equivalent, Amtech) and IT‐based calculation tools, with strong Microsoft Office capability.
* Sound understanding of planning and permitting processes, particularly those impacting data centre development.
* Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, contract law and commercial project frameworks.
* Demonstrated experience managing international or multi‐stakeholder projects, including oversight of invoicing and commercial coordination.
* Strong leadership capability with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
* Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines.
What's In It For You
* Work on high‐profile data centre and mission critical projects
* Be part of a growing APAC team with international exposure
* Competitive compensation package (commensurate with experience)
* Opportunities for growth and development within a global consultancy
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