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Posted 18 June, 2026

Engineering Manager Data Centre Build

UGL Australia
Australia-NSW-North Shore & Northern Beaches Full Time
Reference: 397_132375_751570

Deliver World-Class Design on Complex, Mission Critical Projects

UGL is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering design across large complex mission-critical projects, including advanced data centre environments.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll shape design outcomes, drive technical excellence, and lead high-performing teams from concept through to construction.

The Role

Lead end-to-end design delivery of mission-critical data centre and complex infrastructure projects, ensuring systems are engineered for resilience, uptime, redundancy and operational performance

Drive multidisciplinary design coordination across MEP and controls systems, resolving high-risk interface challenges critical to data centre reliability and commissioning outcomes

Manage design against program, budget and scope, ensuring commercial alignment while supporting the delivery of high-value, technically complex mission-critical facilities

Champion design governance and engineering assurance, including safety in design, risk management and compliance aligned to data centre standards and operational readiness

Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, mentoring senior resources while engaging stakeholders across the lifecycle of data centre and critical infrastructure delivery

About You

You are a senior engineering leader looking to play a key role in shaping high-profile infrastructure projects-bringing technical authority, commercial insight, and leadership to complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Relevant Engineering qualifications

Proven experience delivering Data Centres, Building Services or major infrastructure mission-critical projects

Strong track record leading high-performing, multidisciplinary design teams

Demonstrated experience in Design & Construct (D&C) project delivery

Commercially savvy with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Committed to safety, innovation, and engineering excellence

Why UGL

At UGL, you'll be part of a Tier 1 engineering and construction leader delivering some of Australia's most complex infrastructure and mission-critical data centre projects-backed by the global strength of the ACS Group.

Through ACS Group, UGL is connected to a proven international track record in delivering hyperscale data centres, bringing global capability, innovation, and expertise to the Australian market.

Deliver landmark hyperscale data centre and major infrastructure projects shaping Australia's future.

Join a business with a strong pipeline, offering long-term stability and continuity.

Progress your career with clear pathways into senior leadership and technical authority roles.

Work alongside high-performing, industry-leading engineering teams.

Be part of a collaborative, safety-first culture that values innovation and outcomes.

Benefit from a flexible environment that supports wellbeing and sustainable performance.

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If you're ready to step into a senior leadership role where you can influence design, mentor teams and deliver high-profile projects - we want to hear from you.

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