Lead design manager (mcf / data centres)

Our Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team is internationally recognised for delivering high-performance, resilient and sustainable data centre solutions for hyperscale, colocation and enterprise clients. As Southeast Asia continues to experience rapid digital infrastructure growth, we are strengthening our regional MCF leadership capability and are seeking an experienced Lead Design Manager – Data Centres to drive technical excellence and delivery performance across major developments in APAC. We welcome both international and local candidates. The successful candidate will be based in either Ho Chi Minh City or Jakarta. Given the regional scope of the position, periodic travel between these locations will be required.

What will you do

As Lead Design Manager – Data Centres within our Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team, you will provide technical leadership for multidisciplinary design teams delivering hyperscale and colocation data centre projects across Southeast Asia. Working in close collaboration with the Project Manager, you will be accountable for design quality, engineering coordination, technical risk management and alignment with client requirements across all project phases. This is a senior technical leadership role requiring strong mission critical expertise, sound engineering judgement and the ability to operate effectively in fast-track project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Design Authority
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design teams
  • Safeguard technical integrity, resilience strategy and system redundancy concepts.
  • Challenge and optimise design solutions to improve reliability, constructability and maintainability
  • Ensure compliance with international standards, client technical requirements and local regulations
  • Provide clear technical direction and decision-making throughout all design stages
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
  • Define technical design deliverables aligned with project milestones (in collaboration with the Project Manager)
  • Identify and manage technical risks throughout design development
  • Ensure cross-discipline system integration (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, etc.)
  • Lead structured design reviews
• Client & Technical Interface
  • Act as primary technical design interface for clients
  • Lead technical workshops and design review meetings
  • Support the Project Manager in responding to technical queries and variations
• Digital Delivery Collaboration
  • Collaborate with the BIM Management team to ensure design intent is accurately translated into coordinated models
  • Support design reviews using BIM outputs
  • Ensure technical decisions are properly reflected in the digital environment
• Construction & Commissioning Support
  • Provide technical oversight during construction
  • Support RFI resolution and safeguard design intent
  • Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure system performance objectives are met
• Regional Leadership & Development
  • Contribute to the growth of Haskoning’s Mission Critical Facilities presence in APAC
  • Mentor and develop regional engineering talent
  • Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the global MCF network

You will operate within a multidisciplinary and international environment, collaborating across regional and global teams to deliver complex data centre projects. The role requires close coordination with colleagues, clients and partners across multiple locations. Beyond project responsibilities, you will contribute to strengthening our technical standards, improving internal delivery processes and fostering knowledge sharing within the Mission Critical Facilities network.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

What you bring

• Experience and Qualification
• Holds a Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience in multidisciplinary design and project delivery
• Proven experience delivering mission critical facilities, ideally hyperscale or colocation data centres
• Demonstrated leadership of complex, multi-disciplined engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of redundancy principles and resilience strategies
• Experience operating in fast-track construction environments
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients, and is fluent in English
• Personal Attributes
• Strong technical authority with sound engineering judgement
• Strategic and solutions-oriented mindset
• Commercial awareness with clear understanding of project constraints
• Confident communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders
• Collaborative leadership style with mentoring capability
• Calm and decisive under schedule pressure.

What we offer you

Within our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on challenging projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and worldwide. Besides that, we also offer you:

• Competitive regional compensation package
• Private Health Insurance for employees and their family (Spouse and children)
• Accident Insurance for employees
• Relocation Package for international moves (including work permit, visa application process, flight tickets, accommodation, etc.)
• Opportunity to lead high-profile hyperscale and colocation data centre projects in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital infrastructure markets
• Integration into a globally recognised Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team
• Exposure to international clients and cross-border collaboration
• Clear leadership pathway within a growing APAC platform
• Flexible working arrangements
• Lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.

Are you our new colleague? We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. For more information, please feel free to reach out to the hiring team: Hiring Manager: Mizan Ali – mizan.ali@haskoning.com Recruiter (Vietnam): Tram Phan – tram.ngoc.bao.phan@haskoning.com Recruiter (Indonesia): Ni Ketut Yusiarini – ketut.yusiarini@haskoning.com

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

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