Design Manager - Data Centres
Design Manager - Data Centres
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end-to-end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specialising in mission-critical facilities such as data centres and healthcare, our team of over 100 people bring expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, fire protection, civil, electrical, data and sustainability engineering to local projects. We’re proud to put user needs at the centre of every design.
As our design manager you will lead both inhouse and external project technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for our clients. You will have a client focus and the ability to work closely with them as they develop their brief and the ability to interpret these requirements into design solutions. You will also be flexible in your approach, having the ability to think on your feet and quickly adapt to changes. This role will also work closely with our group leaders, internal project managers, subconsultants and technical directors across buildings both in NZ and Australia for the efficient, quality delivery of all technical outputs.
Day to day tasks include
Regularly connecting with our clients to ensure that their needs are both understood and met and the technical team provide the best advice at the right time
Responsible for delivering outputs on time and in accordance with the allocated budgets and ensuring client requirements are met/exceeded
Implementing sound and efficient methodology for technical delivery; leading the planning and production of all technical deliverables.
Technical design planning, including confirming the technical delivery methodology and identifying and coordinating all technical resource needs
Planning and programming the work and then tracking and reporting progress
Communicate and coordinate all quality reviews, schedules, status, and modifications with group leaders.
Coordinate with group leaders to ensure quality assurance, fee budgets and schedule time.
Deliver projects to the required quality standards using remote teams.
Detect and understand issues as they arise on projects, be solutions orientated, and provide suitable resolutions
Develop and maintain constructive relationships with contractors, clients, other consultants and team members.
Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required.
About you
As a preference we would like to see the following qualities:
15+ years’ experience in an engineering delivery environment
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams both internal and external in a professional services or construction project delivery environment,
Proven successful project background in data centres or other similarly complex vertical build projects
Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering or construction field
Chartered Engineer or similar industry recognition.
What we offer
At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:
Professional development and support
Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
Professional memberships
Service recognition awards
Mentorship
Wellbeing and connection opportunities
Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
Employee assistance program
Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
Office Social Club and events
How to apply:
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity via the application link.
Applications close Friday 6th March 2026
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
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