Assistant Design Manager – Manila

As an Assistant Design Manager in our Manila office, you will support the delivery of complex, critical buildings and infrastructure projects across APAC — working alongside experienced design managers and technical experts from day one.

What’s in It for You

A structured career path 

This role is designed to develop you. Reporting to the Manila Lead Design Manager, you will receive direct mentorship and on-the-job training across project management, QA/QC and client delivery. It is an ideal next step for someone with solid experience who is ready to move into a management-focused career track.

Exposure to global, high-value projects

You will contribute to the delivery of data centre projects across two of the world’s most active regions. Working across time zones with regional design teams and subconsultants, you will quickly build an understanding of how complex, multidisciplinary projects are managed at a global scale.

Real responsibility from the start

You will assist in preparing project schedules, tracking deliverables, preparing performance reports and supporting risk management. These are not peripheral tasks. They are central to how projects succeed, and your contribution will be visible to clients and senior stakeholders.

A collaborative, supportive culture

Black & White Engineering is built on the principle that people do their best work when they are well supported. You will be part of a team that shares knowledge, recognises success and invests in its people. Our One Global Team approach means you will never be short of expertise to draw on.

A sector that is growing fast

Data centre and digital infrastructure engineering is one of the most active and fastest-growing areas in the built environment. Joining this team now means building expertise in a specialism that is in high demand, with career opportunities that reflect it.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or equivalent, with a professional licence.
• 4–7 years of experience in design consultancy or construction project management, including at least 2 years in a project management capacity.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience preparing project schedules, tracking deliverables and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the communication skills to engage confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software is an advantage.

In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular learning and development sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

About Black & White Engineering

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with more than 1,100 employees across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We specialise in the full spectrum of engineering design consultancy for the data centre sector, including Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Civil & Structural, Design Management, Sustainability, BIM, Power Systems and other infrastructure-related services.

Our engineering approach is grounded in practicality, technical excellence and operational efficiency. With rapid growth across regions, many colleagues have progressed from engineering roles into leadership positions — your future development is supported and recognised.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.