Architect for Data Center Projects

HDR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Architect Data Center Projects in London. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering complex infrastructure and data center projects with leadership in design delivery and technical coordination.

You’ll collaborate with clients, contractors and design teams across the UK and Europe, applying standard architectural techniques, advancing sustainable design, and ensuring high-quality documentation and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• 3–5 years practical and industry experience
• Registered Architect
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration skills, good self-organisation and strong ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Have recent experience working on diverse and complex infrastructure projects (including data centre, mission critical and science/technology).
• Evaluate, select and apply standard architectural techniques, procedures and criteria with minor adaptations
• Perform assignments with specific objectives, requiring investigation of a limited set of variables
• Follow instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions
• Perform architectural assignments with direction, but without immediate supervision and with limited design responsibility
• Recommend and select procedures
• Write reports and specifications covering architectural matters
• Perform other duties as needed
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors in the UK and Europe

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Multitasking

Employee ownership

Registered Architect

3–5 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

Rhino

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:

' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR was ranked #1 among the "Top 30 Data Center Architecture + AE Firms" in BD+C's "2022 Giants 400" report - the list of the largest architecture, engineering and construction firms in the United States.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Architect Data Center Projects, we'll count on you to:

• Have recent experience working on diverse and complex infrastructure projects (including data centre, mission critical and science/technology).
• Evaluate, select and apply standard architectural techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment for minor adaptations and modifications
• Perform assignments with specific objectives, requiring investigation of a limited set of variables
• Follow instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions
• Perform architectural assignments with direction, but without immediate supervision and with limited design responsibility
• Recommend and select procedures
• Write reports and specification covering architectural matters
• Perform other duties as needed

You’ll be working closely with the multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors in the UK and Europe.

Required Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• Registered Architect (ARB)
• A minimum of 3-5 years practical and industry experience
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent collaboration skills, good self-organisation and strong ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London Industry: Architecture Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Gen Architecture Job Posting: Aug 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff... https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.