Senior Manager, Design (HVAC Chiller Plant Systems)

The Senior Manager, Design is responsible for leading the design and optimisation of efficient, cost-effective chiller plant and airside systems, supporting both project acquisition and delivery across the organisation. This role provides strategic technical leadership, drives design excellence, and ensures alignment with business objectives, sustainability targets, and regulatory requirements.

The role also leads and develops the design team across local and regional operations, ensuring consistent standards, capability building, and delivery excellence across multiple markets.

Working closely with Business Development, Projects, and cross-functional teams, the Senior Manager, Design oversees solution development, manages key client engagements, and ensures successful technical execution throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design team locally and regionally, ensuring capability development, standardisation, and performance across all markets
• Oversee site surveys, technical due diligence, and feasibility assessments to identify constraints, risks, and opportunities
• Drive design strategy and optimisation, including system configuration, equipment selection, and lifecycle performance benchmarking
• Review and validate simulations and modelling outputs to ensure robust evaluation and alignment with operational and commercial objectives
• Partner with Business Development to shape competitive, innovative technical solutions for tenders, proposals, and client engagements
• Provide technical leadership in achieving Green Mark certification, including gap analysis and strategic recommendations
• Oversee regulatory approvals and grant applications, ensuring compliance and timely submissions across jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with building codes, standards, and sustainability frameworks across all projects
• Lead cross-functional coordination to align design intent with execution across design, build, and operations
• Engage and influence stakeholders, including clients, authorities, and senior management
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, tools, and best practices across the organisation
• Mentor and develop team members, building a strong technical and leadership pipeline

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or a related field (sustainability-related qualifications preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated experience leading teams
• Mandatory certifications: BCA Energy Auditor, SCEM
• Possessing GMAP/GMAAP would be advantageous
• Strong expertise in ACMV system design, energy optimisation, and simulation tools
• Experience managing multi-country or regional design teams preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior clients and authorities
• Proven ability to drive innovation, standardisation, and organisational capability building