Head of Design

Vallum Associates; Finland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates in Finland seeks a Head of Structural Design to lead structural engineering and delivery across large-scale Data Centre developments. You will oversee design teams and manage technical delivery across RIBA Stages 0–7, from feasibility to handover.

As the primary client-facing structural design lead, you will coordinate with developers, contractors and BIM teams, review calculations, approve drawings and ensure compliance with Finnish regulations and Eurocodes throughout the

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in structural design leadership within Data Centres, industrial or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA Stages 0–7.
• Strong client-facing experience within an engineering or design consultancy.
• Technical expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations and structural engineering.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural design teams across hyperscale Data Centre projects.
• Oversee structural design delivery across RIBA Stages 0–7, from initial feasibility and concept design through detailed design, construction and handover.
• Act as the primary client-facing structural design lead, managing relationships with developers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, framing systems and other CSA structural packages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across structural, architectural, civil, MEP and BIM teams.
• Review and approve structural calculations, technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Manage design programmes, technical deliverables, project budgets and resource allocation.
• Attend and lead client meetings, technical workshops and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish building regulations, Eurocodes and project specifications.

Skills

Structural design leadership

Data Centre projects

Team management

Client-facing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Structural Design to lead structural engineering and design delivery across large-scale Data Centre developments in Finland.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing structural design teams, overseeing technical delivery across all RIBA Stages (0–7) and acting as a key client-facing representative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural design teams across hyperscale Data Centre projects.
• Oversee structural design delivery across RIBA Stages 0–7, from initial feasibility and concept design through detailed design, construction and handover.
• Act as the primary client-facing structural design lead, managing relationships with developers, contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, framing systems and other CSA structural packages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across structural, architectural, civil, MEP and BIM teams.
• Review and approve structural calculations, technical drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Manage design programmes, technical deliverables, project budgets and resource allocation.
• Attend and lead client meetings, technical workshops and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish building regulations, Eurocodes and project specifications.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in structural design leadership within Data Centres, industrial or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience delivering projects across all RIBA Stages 0–7.
• Strong client-facing experience within an engineering or design consultancy.
• Technical expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations and structural engineering.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.