Job Title: Data Centre Design Manager (Mechanical / Electrical / Architectural)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Were working with a major global data centre operator to appoint a Design Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of design activities for new-build and expansion projects in Melbourne.
In this client-side role, you will oversee multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants to ensure facilities are delivered to the highest technical, operational, and sustainability standards. Youll manage the design process from early concept through detailed design, procurement, and construction supportbalancing performance, cost, schedule, and long-term operability.
The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical, electrical, or architectural design, with significant experience delivering complex, large-scale building projectsideally in mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, or high-technology environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the complete design process for new data centre builds and major fit-out projects.
Oversee mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural design inputs to ensure full integration and compliance with project requirements.
Manage external design consultants and engineering teams, ensuring deliverables meet scope, budget, and schedule.
Ensure designs comply with internal standards, local building codes, and applicable Tier III/IV data centre requirements.
Facilitate design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments.
Coordinate with project management, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless transition from design to build.
Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications and tender documentation.
Maintain design documentation, approvals, and change management records throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills & Experience
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
Minimum 10 years experience in building design, with at least 5 years in a design management or project leadership role.
Proven track record delivering complex building projectsdata centres, healthcare, laboratories, industrial, or similar.
Strong understanding of building services integration, redundancy requirements, and operational considerations.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and construction.
Deep knowledge of Australian building codes, standards, and statutory approvals.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, coordination, and communication skills.
Whats on Offer
Senior client-side leadership role in a fast-growing global operator.
Opportunity to shape the design of next-generation hyperscale data centres.
Work on some of the largest and most technically advanced facilities in the APAC region.
Competitive package with long-term career progression in the mission-critical infrastructure sector.
At IKG Talent, we bring a purpose-led approach to recruitment, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, the idea of aligning passion, skill, and meaning in one’s work. Specialising in the data centre sector, we connect
highly skilled professionals with opportunities that match not just their technical expertise, but their values, ambitions, and long-term career goals.
As the data centre industry continues to grow in complexity and scale, we understand that success relies on more than technical capability. That’s why our recruitment process focuses on cultural alignment, long-term fit,
and a deep understanding of both candidate motivations and organisational vision.
From critical infrastructure operations to engineering leadership, we partner with leading data centre developers and operators to source talent that supports resilience, innovation, and rapid growth. Our goal isn’t just to fill roles, it’s to place people where they can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the evolving demands of this dynamic industry.
At IKG Talent, recruitment is not just a service, it’s a commitment to building high-performing teams that power the digital world.
