Design Manager - Data Centres

Job title: Design Manager - Data Centres

Lead design delivery across complex, dynamic, large-scale data centre projects! Join a passionate, high-performing team of engineering and architectural specialists Role base open to our Melbourne CBD office, or Western Suburbs campuses (Brooklyn + Laverton)

About Us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand’s leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role

As a Design Manager, you will lead the design delivery of CDC’s large-scale data centre developments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, buildable and consistent design outcomes. Working closely with internal stakeholders, Architectural and Engineering (A&E) consultants, contractors and vendors, you will manage the design process from early concept and planning through to construction, balancing technical requirements, programme, risk and customer outcomes.

• Lead the design process across multiple data centre projects, managing A&E consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and specialist design inputs to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Drive design programmes and deliverables, ensuring documentation is produced on time and to a high standard.
• Manage planning, consenting and building permit activities in collaboration with internal teams and external authorities.
• Review designs and identify opportunities to improve constructability and mitigate programme and financial risk.
• Champion Safety in Design, collaboration and continuous improvement throughout the design and construction lifecycle.

What’s in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Make your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family.
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• CDC Social Events - CDC’s offers staff and their family’s inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About You:

You are an experienced design professional with a strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering and the ability to lead complex designs through the project lifecycle. Comfortable working across consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, you bring strong coordination and communication skills, sound technical judgement and a practical approach to solving design challenges.

• Experience in design management or multidisciplinary design delivery, ideally across data centres, major construction, critical infrastructure or other complex built environments.
• Strong understanding of engineering design and the coordination of multiple technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in driving project outcomes - managing design consultants, contractors and competing project priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to drive teams towards key design milestones.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly regarded.

Essential:

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.