Data Centre Design Manager

Job Overview:
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.

Duties and 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" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">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.

Required 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.

Educational Background:
BSc in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering (Master’s is an advantage).

Experience:
8–10 years’ experience in data centre or critical facility design.

Languages:
Not specified

Additional Notes:
Key Competencies include 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.