The company has over 20 years’ experience in designing, building and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centres – hosting significant financial, media, corporate and cloud wholesale providers across the world.
*This role requires Japanese proficiency (native level).
Main Responsibilities:
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Design Management:
Create design briefs, manage external consultants, and lead design workshops to ensure alignment with site conditions, costs, and local authority requirements. -
Design Review & Approval:
Evaluate and approve technical documents on the BIM 360 platform for regulatory compliance, cost-efficiency, and resilience. -
Technology Advisory:
Provide guidance on cutting-edge technologies and methods to support low PUE, sustainability, and future-proofing in line with Colt’s global design standards. -
Design Decision Support:
Conduct technical analyses and apply country-specific regulations to assist in optimal design choices. -
Commercial Focus:
Collaborate with Procurement and Delivery teams to ensure cost-effective procurement strategies, focusing on total cost of ownership. -
Testing & Commissioning Oversight:
Ensure testing processes (FAT, SAT, IST) meet both Colt and customer requirements in line with DCS’s commissioning policy.
Requirements:
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Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5-10 years of experience in electrical design, ideally in data center projects, with eligibility for professional accreditation.
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Strong expertise in electrical systems design and management, including MEP systems, BMS/EPMS, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
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Knowledge of design consultant coordination, cost control, change management, and construction practices specific to Japan.
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Detail-oriented, self-driven, organized, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to work independently under pressure.
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Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written), with decent level English skills (native not needed).
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Strong stakeholder and people management skills, with a focus on transparency and integrity.
