Data Centre Architecture Director — Lead Global Projects

Aecom; Bathurst; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Extra annual leave up to 6 weeks

Flexible public holidays

Learning and development support

Job summary

AECOM in Australia seeks a Data Centre Architect to lead multidisciplinary teams on major Data Centre projects, delivering design quality, innovation and client satisfaction.

Based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra, the role combines leadership, client engagement and delivery at scale within our Urbanism + Planning team, with hybrid work options and a focus on mentoring staff and strengthening the architectural offering.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with ideally 15+ years of experience alongside current professional registration.
• Extensive architectural Data Centre sector experience with a strong technical knowledge and Data Centre specific design considerations.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of motivating, developing and growing high-performing teams, with a passion for mentoring and teaching.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and deliver successful outcomes.
• Strategic mindset with the capability to shape and strengthen AECOM’s architectural offering and market position.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and technical oversight on a range of Data Centre projects — guide multidisciplinary teams through complex architectural commissions, set clear design direction, and collaborate closely with our Brisbane colleagues to drive successful outcomes.
• Drive excellence in project delivery by overseeing major Data Centre initiatives and projects ensuring design quality, innovation, and outstanding client satisfaction.
• Partner with sector leads to win major pursuits, deepen client relationships, and position the firm as the partner of choice for large-scale, technical projects.
• Champion design and technical standards by delivering sustainable, innovative solutions, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and mentoring staff to elevate studio-wide capability.
• Strengthen business performance through effective resource allocation, budget and risk management, and contribution to strategic growth and market positioning of our architecture offering.

Skills

Registered Architect

Data Centre experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

AECOM in Australia seeks a Data Centre Architect to lead multidisciplinary teams on major Data Centre projects, delivering design quality, innovation and client satisfaction.

Based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra, the role combines leadership, client engagement and delivery at scale within our Urbanism + Planning team, with hybrid work options and a focus on mentoring staff and strengthening the architectural offering.