Senior Data Centre Architect & Project Leader

Aecom; Warrnambool; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Extra annual leave

Flexible holidays

Learning and development

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Data Centre Architect to lead design delivery across major Data Centre projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring design quality. This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra with hybrid work options.

You will guide, mentor and coordinate with Brisbane colleagues to achieve strategic outcomes and client satisfaction. Join a global team delivering mission-critical infrastructure with a focus on sustainable, innovative solutions and strong

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.
• 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

15+ years Data Centre experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Data Centre Architect to lead design delivery across major Data Centre projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring design quality. This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra with hybrid work options.

You will guide, mentor and coordinate with Brisbane colleagues to achieve strategic outcomes and client satisfaction. Join a global team delivering mission-critical infrastructure with a focus on sustainable, innovative solutions and strong