Senior Manager, Design Delivery

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Grit: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.   
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting into VP Engineering, this role will lead the design and delivery process for our data centre projects across the APAC region. This is responsible for managing the successful implementation of the overall design, with particular focus on mechanical systems such as HVAC, chilled water systems, and liquid cooling readiness.

The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to ensure the mechanical design is integrated effectively into the full MEP design and executed in line with project objectives, quality standards, and schedule commitments. This role is based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Design Leadership:
  Drive the mechanical design development, including HVAC, cooling distribution systems, chilled water plants, and white space air management, ensuring alignment with performance, efficiency, and operational goals.
• End-to-End Design Delivery:
  Oversee the delivery of the full data centre design scope—from concept to IFC—ensuring technical quality, timely execution, and alignment with customer and business requirements.
• Integrated Design Management:
  Lead coordination across disciplines—mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, structural, and security—to ensure seamless integration of the design.
• Consultant and Vendor Management:
  Manage design consultants and key vendors, reviewing deliverables and resolving technical challenges to ensure compliance and constructability.
• Design Assurance & Technical Reviews:
  Conduct design reviews and risk assessments to validate that mechanical systems meet internal requirements, regulatory standards, and operational best practices.
• Documentation & Standardization:
  Maintain and improve internal design guidelines, technical specifications, and standard details to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Construction & Commissioning Support:
  Interface with construction and commissioning teams to ensure mechanical systems are installed and tested as per design intent. Review and validate the Sequence of Operations (SOO) during T&C.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Stay informed on industry trends and evolving cooling technologies (e.g. liquid cooling, hybrid solutions) to drive innovation and future-proof our designs.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Communicate design concepts, progress updates, and risks effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, and senior management.
• Actively champion and increase awareness of their responsibility to occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization.

The successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical system design and delivery, with at least 3 years in hyperscale or colocation data centres.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems design, including HVAC, chilled water, free cooling, and white space environmental control.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint; Revit or BIM coordination experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage consultants and lead design integration across disciplines.
• Familiar with APAC regional design codes and international standards (ASHRAE, ISO, etc.).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience with liquid cooling or AI workload readiness is a plus.