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Design Manager - Thailand

Kent Data Centres 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

Onsite Full-time Senior

The Design Manager will lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams for data centre projects, overseeing the full design lifecycle from concept to construction. They will act as the primary technical liaison with various stakeholders and ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams for hyperscale and mission-critical data centre projects
  • Lead and manage design phase delivery, including feasibility, concept, schematic and detailed design stages
  • Act as the primary technical liaison with clients, local authorities, utility providers, contractors, and external stakeholders
  • Conduct technical workshops, coordination meetings, and stakeholder presentations in both English and Thai environments
  • Manage relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities, contractors, and supply chain partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering field (BEng or higher)
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Thailand (Council of Engineers Thailand registration required)
  • Fluent bilingual capability in English and Thai (written and verbal)
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in engineering or design management within mission-critical, data centre, industrial, or major infrastructure projects
  • Previous experience delivering hyperscale or AI-ready data centre facilities in Thailand
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale projects
  • Strong understanding of Thai engineering standards, permitting processes, and construction regulations
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Key Skills

Leadership Stakeholder management Technical expertise Project management Communication Collaboration Problem-solving Time management MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) Familiarity with project management and business development tools Technical expertise in proposal and submission management Excellent technical review skills Experience in pre-sales, design project management, and client engagement Ability to conduct site surveys and develop concept-to-schematic designs Familiarity with international standards including Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, IEC, and NFPA

About Kent Data Centres

Kent Data Centres, part of global engineering leader Kent, delivers the next generation of resilient and sustainable digital infrastructure. The business provides end-to-end data centre expertise, from strategy and design to commissioning and performance management. Combining deep technical heritage with a global delivery platform, Kent Data Centres enables hyperscale, co-location, and enterprise clients to build smarter, stronger, and future-ready digital environments.

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