Data Centre Design Manager

We are a Digital Infrastructure and ICT company with core competencies in Telecommunications, ICT & Digital Infrastructure, Data Centers Development, Optic Fiber & Broadband Solutions, Critical Power & Sustainable Energy Solutions and Project Management. Our company delivers end-to-end infrastructure solutions that enable the growth of the digital economy. Our capabilities span the design, engineering, construction, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance of mission-critical digital infrastructure that supports connectivity, data processing, and reliable power systems.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, detailed, and IFC designs for data centre projects (greenfield and upgrades).
• Develop layouts, SLDs, rack elevations, containment strategies, and capacity models.
• Specify and size UPS, generators, PDUs, cooling systems, and fire suppression solutions.
• Ensure designs meet uptime, redundancy, efficiency, and scalability requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs (electrical, mechanical, ICT, civil, and security).
• Produce BoQs, technical specifications, and tender documentation.
• Review vendor submissions, drawings, and material approvals.
• Conduct design risk assessments, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Support commissioning plans and technical handover to operations.
• Ensure compliance with Uptime Institute Tier standards, TIA/ANSI guidelines, and local codes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design and project teams.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and contractors on technical matters.
• Work with design consultants, manage design coordination amongst specialized consultants, civil, electrical, mechanical, building services etc.

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering (Master’s is an advantage).
• 8–10 years’ experience in data centre or critical facility design.
• Strong proficiency in reading and producing technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with design tools (AutoCAD/Revit) and capacity planning models.
• Demonstrated knowledge of redundancy architectures (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1).
• Experience preparing tender packs, BoQs, and technical evaluations. 

Key Competencies

• Strategic design thinking and technical depth
• Attention to detail and standards compliance
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management
• Risk assessment, value engineering, and quality assurance
• Project Management
• Good understanding of RIBA design framework

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