Design Manager

A Snapshot 

As Design Manager, based in our HQ in Melbourne, you will report to the Senior Director, Design Australia and work closely with various teams and leadership across the Asia Pacific region, making your mark in a number of ways: 

• Act as a people leader, managing design managers and subject matter experts to foster growth, engagement, and high performance 
• Lead large-scale data centre design projects from concept through detailed design phases.  
• Drive innovation and efficiency in design to support rapid expansion and sustainability goals.  
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver world-class hyperscale solutions. 

Your Day to Day  

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of design managers and subject matter experts, fostering collaboration, growth, and accountability. 
• Develop and manage concept, schematic, and detailed design phases for hyperscale data centres.  
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure design integrity and compliance.  
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the design team.  
• Ensure projects meet AirTrunk and Customer minimum requirements, cost, schedule, and quality objectives. 

Requirements  

• 10+ years’ experience in engineering and design, preferably in large-scale infrastructure or data centres.  
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).  
• Proven ability to lead complex design projects and manage multiple stakeholders.  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills – a true team player. 
• Demonstrated experience as a people leader, managing design managers and subject matter experts to build high-performing teams.