Design Manager Data Centres

Job description

Design Manager – Data Centres

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs partner with some of the world’s largest providers of advanced facilities and technologies, including data centres, electronics, semiconductors, and specialised manufacturing.

Facing accelerated schedules, rapid technology advancements, changing regulations and climate change – our specialist teams, solutions and integrated delivery model ensure we are always one step ahead.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and tomorrow.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures; we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that are shaping our world.

The “why” of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole.

We’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Jacobs is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Manager – Data Centres to join our Advanced Facilities – Data Centre team in the Australia/New Zealand region.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead while continuing to grow your career, delivering advanced facilities projects within the region whilst connecting with our leading global practice.

Working with our collaborative global group, you’ll help provide clients with award‑winning planning, design, engineering, construction, and solutions delivery for mission‑critical data centre projects.

As data centres expand across the Asia Pacific region, your expertise in designing, delivering, and operating infrastructure with efficiency and sustainability at the forefront will be key to unlocking innovation for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and monitoring of design programmes in association with Technical and Discipline Leads, managing information requirements, assumptions, and reporting
• Coordinate and agree definitions of package scope and technical delivery, managing project delivery by controlling change, budgets, and resources
• Lead multidisciplinary design projects from concept through to construction and handover stages
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on day‑to‑day project matters, building and maintaining positive collaborative relationships
• Chair internal and external design meetings, facilitating communication and coordination between stakeholders
• Oversee the production of project documentation, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines and budgets
• Lead project commercial activities including invoicing, project reporting, and managing dashboards
• Support the Principal Designer in planning, managing, monitoring, and coordinating health and safety during pre‑construction phases, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Coordinate with core design disciplines and specialist inputs to ensure cohesive final designs
• Manage multiple priorities and concurrent projects across their entire lifecycle, including planning, design verification, tendering, contract administration, and risk management
• Champion and advocate for emerging design services, promoting standardisation of processes and best practices

What You’ll Need

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or Project Management
• Significant experience delivering complex mission‑critical projects, preferably data centres
• Previous experience as a Design Lead and/or Project Manager on major complex data centres
• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary design teams, including coordination with external sub‑consultants
• Background in working with contractors for complex packages, including workshops, multi‑disciplinary reviews, and problem‑solving
• Expertise in managing scope and programme, delivering high‑quality technical deliverables, and achieving financial success for projects
• Strong commercial and client‑facing skills
• Professional chartership or membership of relevant professional institutions (highly regarded)
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Why Join Us

• Excellent remuneration and benefits package, reflecting your experience and expertise.
  
  
• We’re partnering with some of the world’s largest data centre providers, delivering impactful solutions across 6 countries in‑region (and many more globally).
  
  
• We live inclusion, our inclusive work environment that values and respects employees, emphasizing work‑life balance and well‑being.
  
  
• Career development opportunities that offer numerous opportunities for professional growth across various markets and countries.
  
  
• We are dedicated to making the world more connected and sustainable.
  
  Employees have the chance to contribute to projects that have a significant positive impact on communities and the environment.
  
  

Cultural Support

Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews.

Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Application Experience

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.

We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Required Skill Profession

Database, Analytics & Bi