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Associate, design manager (melbourne)

Melbourne
Aurecon Group
Design
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

Overview

Want to bring ideas to life? Aurecon is delivering some of the most technically demanding digital infrastructure projects in the region, partnering with hyperscale and enterprise clients to shape the next generation of data centre facilities. As global demand for cloud, AI and digital services accelerates, we are expanding our Digital Infrastructure practice and looking for experienced Design Managers to lead the design and coordination of mission‐critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

* Design Leadership
o Lead the design and technical coordination of complex mission‐critical data centre facilities across multiple engineering disciplines.
o Guide configuration, resilience strategy and system integration across electrical, mechanical, ICT and architectural systems.
* Technical Delivery
o Oversee development and review of concept designs, detailed engineering and technical documentation.
o Ensure designs meet stringent requirements for reliability, redundancy, efficiency and constructability.
* Team & Stakeholder Coordination
o Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across concurrent projects.
o Facilitate design workshops, technical reviews and risk assessments.
* Client Interface
o Act as a trusted technical partner to clients, supporting strategic design decisions and project delivery.
* Practice Growth
o Support the continued growth of Aurecon's Digital Infrastructure capability through pursuits, innovation and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

* Degree qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Architectural Engineering or a related field.
* 10+ years' experience delivering mission‐critical facilities, ideally including hyperscale or enterprise data centres.
* Robust technical understanding of mission‐critical infrastructure systems, including high‐density electrical distribution; cooling systems and thermal management; redundancy and resilience architectures (N+1, 2N etc.); ICT and network infrastructure; integrated building services systems.
* Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on technically complex projects.
* Strong capability in reviewing, developing and delivering high‐quality technical designs and data centre configurations.
* Experience coordinating complex multidisciplinary teams across large‐scale technical projects.
* Experience in client side or large consulting environments within leading engineering consultancies, data centre developers, contractors or specialist mission‐critical design firms.
* High‐level communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders.
* A collaborative, solutions‐focused approach and a strong drive for technical excellence and innovation.
* Eligibility to obtain an Australian Defence Baseline Security Clearance is desirable.

Benefits and Career Development

Support for technical leadership pathways, industry collaboration and opportunities to shape emerging technologies across the Digital Infrastructure sector.

Flexible working arrangements, inclusive workplace initiatives and wellbeing programs that support you both professionally and personally.

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