Join one of Australia's largest data centre builders, delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects
Work on complex, large-scale data centre developments driven by unprecedented industry growth
Excellent prospect to influence design outcomes and work alongside leading design, services and project delivery teams
Great opportunity to join one of Australia's fastest-growing design and construct head contractors, delivering complex data centre projects and helping shape the infrastructure powering Australia's digital future.
Our client is a leading innovation-driven construction company and is continuing to expand its Data Centre team by hiring an experienced
Design Manager
to join its growing business.
Projects range from hyperscale developments through to highly specialised, mission-critical facilities, requiring exceptional design coordination, technical expertise and design leadership.
You will play a key role in managing and coordinating all design-related aspects of projects from design development through to Issued for Construction (IFC) and construction delivery. Working closely with project teams, consultants, Services and Digital Engineering professionals, you will help ensure high-quality, compliant and buildable outcomes across highly technical, services-intensive projects.
Candidate will ideally come from a head contractor background with new build or complex services experience. Data Centre experience is ideal but not mandatory.
Years of experience:
5 - 15+ years
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Leading and coordinating all design activities from design development through to IFC and construction
Driving alignment between design deliverables and construction milestones




Working closely with the Project Manager, site team and consultants to proactively manage design risks, opportunities and project outcomes
Managing consultant teams and key project stakeholders throughout the design process
Ensuring design documentation meets project requirements, Australian Standards and statutory approval requirements
Collaborating with Services and Digital Engineering teams to optimise coordination outcomes
Identifying and resolving design coordination, buildability and compliance issues
Managing the effective handover of coordinated design information to project delivery teams
Building and maintaining strong relationships with consultants, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
Supporting the delivery of highly coordinated building services and mission-critical infrastructure packages
Qualifications and Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or similar
Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contractor within the building construction sector
Strong understanding of design coordination, consultant management and project delivery
Experience managing projects from design development through to construction delivery
Strong understanding of Australian codes, standards and approval processes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple disciplines and interfaces across complex project environments
Passion for design excellence and delivering high-quality built outcomes
This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.

📌 Design Manager – Head Contractor – Data Centre Projects (Melbourne)
🏢 Amida Group
📍 Melbourne