Position Objectives
- Own and govern design, delivery and technical performance for Data Centre projects and facilities
- Ensure alignment of design intent, operational readiness, safety, and KPI-driven performance
- Drive controlled change, quality outcomes, and lifecycle-focused decision making
Job Description and Responsibilities
- Own design governance across all disciplines, including standards compliance, deliverables, and design program management
- Manage design reviews, approvals, and change control with clear impact assessment on cost, schedule, and operations
- Ensure designs support operational reliability, maintainability, safety, and data centre performance objectives
- Coordinate consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to achieve integrated and buildable solutions
- Oversee compliance with applicable codes, authority requirements, and industry standards
- Support transition from design to operations, ensuring documentation, asset data, and handover readiness
- Monitor technical performance metrics and support continuous improvement aligned with account KPIs
- Promote safe design and operational practices in line with client and regulatory requirements
Qualification and Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Telecom preferred) or Architecture
- Minimum 1015 years of experience in data centres, mission-critical facilities, or complex infrastructure projects
- Strong background in design management, technical governance, and multidisciplinary coordination
- Understanding of data centre operations, maintenance considerations, and performance metrics
- Desired certifications: Uptime Institute (ATD / ATS / AOS), TIA-942, PMP or PRINCE2
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent registration preferred