HV/MV Substation Design Manager – Data Centre Projects – Malaysia
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HV/MV Substation Design Manager to join a leading data centre developer and play a key role in delivering the design and construction of large-scale electrical infrastructure across Malaysia.
As an HV/MV Substation Design Manager, you will serve as the client’s trusted advisor and representative, coordinating all design and construction-related aspects of high-voltage and medium-voltage substations for major data centre developments.
Key responsibilities for this HV/MV Substation Design Manager role:
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Act as the client’s agent, consultant, and representative through all phases of substation design and construction
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Coordinate and administer the design process on behalf of the client, engaging with stakeholder groups, external design consultants, and contractors
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Track and manage design packages and approvals across both domestic and international project bundles
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Escalate and resolve design issues in collaboration with the client’s project management and legal teams
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Support contract drafting and negotiation for substation design, construction administration, and peer review scopes
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Develop project design plans including scope, schedules, budgets, risk logs, team rosters, and communication strategies
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Oversee progress of design schedules, budgets, and risk registers from concept to IFC
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Maintain and update design review checklists, decision logs, comment trackers, and change logs throughout the design lifecycle
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Deliver monthly design reports, meeting minutes, constructability reviews, value engineering reports, and CA/SDC status updates
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Coordinate as-built and record model updates with third-party contractors during construction
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Monitor and ensure design QA/QC processes are implemented effectively
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Coordinate cost estimates, value engineering initiatives, and constructability reviews with stakeholders and third-party partners
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Oversee invoice processing, change order resolution, and quality issue closure
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Provide general programme support, including stakeholder coordination, scheduling, and periodic travel to team meetings
Requirements for this HV/MV Substation Design Manager role:
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Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
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Strong technical expertise in HV and MV substation design, preferably in data centre or critical infrastructure environments
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Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and third-party consultants
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Strong knowledge of design contracts, change management, risk tracking, and cost control processes
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Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and reporting skills
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Familiarity with design QA/QC frameworks and value engineering practices
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Able to manage multiple concurrent projects and tight delivery schedules
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Willingness to travel within Malaysia and internationally as required
Package offered for this HV/MV Substation Design Manager role:
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Permanent position based in Malaysia
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Opportunity to work on landmark data centre infrastructure projects
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Exposure to global design and delivery standards
How to apply for this HV/MV Substation Design Manager role:
If you are interested in this HV/MV Substation Design Manager opportunity, please apply via this job board or contact Jamie at Jamie.Richardson@Navartis.co.uk
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