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In office (Dunedin)
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Architect · 10+ years exp
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Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Cushman & Wakefield scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, offering leasing, capital markets, valuation and advisory, project and development services, and property and facilities management for occupiers and investors. Founded in 1917 in New York and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it employs roughly 52,000 people across about 350 offices in nearly 60 countries and reported revenue of $10.3 billion in 2025. Its hiring spans facilities managers, maintenance technicians, operating engineers, janitorial staff, project managers, research and capital markets analysts, accountants and brokerage support roles worldwide.
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Chief Engineer - Data Centre Operations
Location: Southland, New Zealand
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead engineering operations within a critical data centre environment in Southland.
This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for overseeing electrical and mechanical infrastructure, engineering standards, maintenance strategies, operational procedures and the performance and development of the engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across critical electrical, mechanical and liquid-cooling systems.
- Oversee LV/MV electrical operations, generators, switching and maintenance activities.
- Develop and approve operational procedures, including MOPs, SOPs and EOPs.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and risk management.
- Oversee asset maintenance, performance, reliability and lifecycle planning.
- Lead, mentor and develop the engineering team.
- Support commissioning, testing and handover of new and modified infrastructure.
About You
- Relevant engineering degree, professional registration or equivalent senior technical qualification.
- 10+ years' experience in mission-critical environments, with data centre experience essential.
- Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical systems, generators, mechanical infrastructure and liquid-cooling systems.
- Experience with switching procedures, technical governance and maintenance strategies.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing technical operations.
- Strong problem-solving, leadership and decision-making skills.
- Must have valid New Zealand working rights.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with more than 50,000 employees across 60 countries. We are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes through collaboration, innovation and service excellence.
What We Offer
- Senior technical leadership opportunity.
- Exposure to critical infrastructure operations.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Relocation allowance available.
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