Vinova are working with a leading construction business to appoint a Senior Design Manager to lead the design process across high-profile data centre developments.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, multidisciplinary projects, influence key design decisions and play a critical role in delivering some of Australia's most sophisticated infrastructure.
Vinova are working with a leading construction business to appoint a Senior Design Manager to lead the design process across high-profile data centre developments.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex, multidisciplinary projects, influence key design decisions and play a critical role in delivering some of Australia's most sophisticated infrastructure.
The Opportunity
You'll take a senior position within the project delivery team, with responsibility for driving design outcomes from early development through construction and handover.
Working across highly technical data centre environments, you'll have the opportunity to influence design strategy, improve buildability and drive value engineering initiatives that directly impact project success.
You'll work closely with experienced project teams, specialist consultants and key stakeholders, with the autonomy to challenge designs, resolve complex technical issues and shape how projects are delivered.
About the Role
As Senior Design Manager, you'll oversee the design process across all project stages, ensuring technical requirements, construction programs, budgets and quality expectations are met.
You'll collaborate with Project Managers, engineering teams,



external consultants and subcontractors to ensure designs are coordinated, buildable and aligned with project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design process across major data centre construction projects
Manage multidisciplinary consultants, design programs, technical reviews and approvals
Drive value engineering, design optimisation and buildability improvements
Identify and resolve design risks, technical challenges and coordination issues
Support procurement, construction delivery, commissioning and project handover
Skills & Experience
Strong design management experience within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction environment
Background in complex construction projects, ideally data centres, mission-critical facilities or major commercial developments
Technical understanding of structural, architectural and building services design
Experience managing consultants, design documentation, construction programs and stakeholder relationships
Relevant qualifications in engineering, architecture or construction management
Benefits
Exposure to major, high-profile data centre developments
Opportunity to influence complex technical and construction decisions
Work alongside experienced engineering and construction professionals
Broaden your experience across the full design and construction lifecycle
Company & Culture
Vinova are partnering with an established construction business involved in delivering complex, technically demanding projects.
You'll join a team-oriented, delivery-focused environment where technical expertise, practical problem-solving and strong project leadership are valued.
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📌 Senior Design Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Vinova
📍 Sydney