Head of Design (Singapore, Data Centers)
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of major data centre developments, from feasibility studies and planning through to commissioning and readiness for operation.
- Develop technical strategies, infrastructure concepts, and project roadmaps that align with business and operational objectives.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across architecture, engineering, building systems, security, and other critical functions.
- Establish and maintain design standards, governance processes, and compliance requirements to ensure quality, reliability, and consistency.
- Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, resilience, performance, and long-term operational effectiveness.
- Lead technical reviews, value engineering initiatives, cost optimisation efforts, and procurement support activities.
- Provide technical leadership during construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover phases.
- Manage regulatory approvals, stakeholder engagement, and compliance processes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects successfully and efficiently.
- Build, mentor, and lead design delivery teams while implementing scalable processes and best practices.
- Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience leading the design and delivery of large-scale data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
- Proven track record managing complex projects from planning and design through to commissioning and operational handover.
- Strong understanding of critical infrastructure systems, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire protection, building management, and integrated technology systems.
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, commissioning practices, and cost management principles.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
If you are interested, kindly apply with your latest CV detailing your data center construction project experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact: Theodora Po (Lic. No R22107740 / EA No. 16S8194)
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