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  • M&E Senior Design Manager – Data Center Design & Engineering 

    Agensi Pekerjaan MRG People Asia Sdn Bhd,
    Company Registration No. 201901039593 (1348923-A),
    Recruitment License No: JTKSM 1261

    M&E Senior Design Manager- Data Center Design & Engineering 

    A step up leadership role has just opened up with our trusted client. If you are looking for a new Engineering Design role, this job could be for you.

    The company

    Our trusted client is a leading engineering design and project management company (PMC) based in Kuala Lumpur.

    The role

    A suitable Senior Design Manager with strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills are required. The individual must be able to manage complex engineering systems and manage a team of design consultants.

    The Key Responsibilities

    • Develop comprehensive engineering plans that define scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams to achieve seamless execution.
    • Assigning projects and tasks to individual Design Managers, monitoring their progress and ensuring alignment with project budgets and schedules.
    • Collaborate when needed to discuss new process efficiencies and/or new products and/or Data Center configurations.
    • Review appropriateness of design based on locality specifics, convention, local experience, climate, workforce and existing standards.
    • Ensuring compliance with the company standards on all projects and assure that these standards are up-to-date with industry best practices and meet the company’s business objectives.
    • Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts related to anticipated design and construction expenditures.
    • Communicate status of projects to both internal and external stakeholders on an ad-hoc and formal basis. Ensure all stakeholders are up-to-date with regards to design schedule and potential issues. Prepare monthly project reports regarding the budget, schedule, and scope objectives of assigned projects

    The skills and experience required

    • Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering a must
    • 10 to 20 years of experience in designing critical facilities and complex infrastructure
    • Prior experience with hand-on designs of data centers is mandatory
    • Strong understanding of MEP systems
    • Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, safety regulations, and industry best practices
    • Strong technical knowledge with hands-on knowledge/experience in critical systems operations including HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptible power supplies, Heating and Cooling and fire control system.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

    The culture and benefits

    Lucrative salary package. Once completed, it would be a fantastic project to be included on your resume. Career growth provided.

    Our client practices diversity and inclusion in their hiring process.

    This role is open to only Malaysians with local work rights.

    Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

    Ashley Mathew as been retained exclusively for this role. Please apply directly to be considered for it. (Role ID 18323)  
    ashley.mathew@mrgglobal.com

    June 30, 2026

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