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Design Manager

Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

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AirTrunk Source published Sep 20, 2026 Verified 5 hours ago
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Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?

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Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company? AirTrunk is a  hyperscale data centre company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering the digital infrastructure that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow. Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning… Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.   A Snapshot   As the Design Manager, you will report to the Director, Design, based in Tokyo and work closely with the rest of the Technology team, making your mark in a number of ways:   Lead the design for the world’s largest cloud technology companies   Contribute to developing the largest hyperscale data centre campuses in Japan and outside of Japan   Drive continuous engineering solutions across the business, including moving forward to a carbon free sustainable industry and incorporating leading edge technologies, such as liquid cooling, battery storage and AI solutions   Your Day to Day   Lead a project design team from inception to delivery of multi-MW hyperscale solutions attending design and construction meetings   Interface with our top cloud and enterprise customers and communicate presentations on all aspects of design   Develop high level master planning, space planning and engineering solutions for potential new developments (feasibility stage)   Produce Basis-Of-Design BOD documents in the project definition stage   Produce consultant’s briefs to develop designs from feasibility stage through concept, scheme and detailed design stages, ensuring continuity of design philosophy and approach   Oversee the technical aspects of direct procured equipment and facilitate their interface with the design team   Understand the commercial implications of engineering decisions and build cost models for customers   Provide technical assistance in the site election process and engage with service providers and local authorities   Requirements   Minimum 7+ years’ experience in MEP design , preferably with at least 3 years in data centre  or  missi on-critical environments.   Fluent in English and Japanese (reading, writing, and presentation    Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or relevant experience in product design or commissioning   Project life-cycle experience within the Japanese construction industry is a must   Incredibly flexible and forward-thinking as you must be ready for a continuous change of directions   Willing to make decisions and be accountable for them   Excel at communication; you can deliver effective presentations on data centre design to customers, peers and management   Good leadership acumen to lead multi-disciplinary teams     The AirTrunk Culture    Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.   The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.   Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged. Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale .   To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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