Location: Sydney Salary: $200,000 - $220,000 + super and up to 50% bonus potential

Overview Are you an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in leading Design process for data centres, or similarly complex, mission critical buildings?

We are seeking a highly motivated

Design Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary design for new hyperscale data centre projects in Sydney and Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design process from concept through to construction and commissioning.

Appointing engineering and design consultants and vendors

Develop engineering and design briefs

Collaborate with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and client teams to ensure the design meets project objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to stakeholders, ensuring high-quality design solutions are implemented.

Review and approve design plans, specifications, and drawings.





Ensure compliance with all relevant local codes, industry standards, and sustainability practices.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a Civil/Structural Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering discipline.

Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role in large-scale, complex data centre (or projects of similar complexity and scale) construction projects

In-depth knowledge of both CSA & MEP Design. Preference is for strong structural knowledge/background, however civil or architectural grounding also considered.

Robust leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

If you’re ready to take on a role in one of the most exciting and fast-growing sectors in construction, we want to hear from you

📌 Design Manager | Data Centres (Sydney)
🏢 Mission Critical Recruiting
📍 Sydney