Project Manager - Data Centre Design & Delivery

About the role

A recruitment partner is working with a leading hyperscale data centre developer to find an experienced Project Manager to oversee the design and delivery of large-scale data centre projects across the region. The successful candidate will combine strong mechanical or electrical design expertise with hands-on data centre project delivery experience, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and regional project teams from design development through construction, testing and commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design and delivery of hyperscale data centre projects, from concept design through construction and commissioning.
• Oversee design development, technical reviews and coordination across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide technical input and guidance on mechanical or electrical systems so designs meet operational, performance and reliability requirements.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and key milestones.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve technical and project issues.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, technical submissions and value engineering proposals.
• Drive design optimisation, constructability reviews and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with codes, regulations and quality standards.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover, and work with regional teams across multiple locations.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven project management experience with a strong background in data centre design and delivery.
• Mechanical or electrical design engineering background, with strong understanding of mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated experience delivering data centre projects, preferably hyperscale developments.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, regionally and internationally.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems such as HVAC, cooling infrastructure and chilled water systems, or electrical systems such as power distribution, UPS, generators and critical power infrastructure.
• Full project lifecycle management, including programme, budget, quality and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.