Architectural Technical Lead

Black Book Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking an Architectural Technical Lead or Fire Safety Architect to oversee design and compliance for data centre projects. The ideal candidate will be an ARB-registered architect with expertise in technical design and fire safety. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £95,000 per annum and opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Long-term career development

Collaborative project environment

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and ARB-registered architect (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in data centre technical design and fire safety compliance.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering standards.
• Skilled in technical design review and risk identification.
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert in architecture and fire safety design across full data centre campuses.
• Review and peer-review consultant drawings, models, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international design standards, local building codes, and fire safety regulations.
• Identify and recommend value engineering opportunities.
• Escalate design or fire safety issues that impact programme delivery.
• Deliver design review reports, engineering bulletins, and structured feedback.
• Collaborate with consultants, project managers, and contractors on technical solutions.
• Use CAD, BIM, and BIM360/ACC for validation, coordination, and documentation.

Job description

Overview

Architectural Technical Lead / Fire Safety Architect - Data Centres - London

Location: London
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert in architecture and fire safety design across full data centre campuses.
• Review and peer-review consultant drawings, models, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international design standards, local building codes, and fire safety regulations.
• Identify and recommend value engineering opportunities.
• Escalate design or fire safety issues that impact programme delivery.
• Deliver design review reports, engineering bulletins, and structured feedback.
• Collaborate with consultants, project managers, and contractors on technical solutions.
• Use CAD, BIM, and BIM360/ACC for validation, coordination, and documentation.

Requirements

• Fully qualified and ARB-registered architect (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in data centre technical design and fire safety compliance.
• Strong understanding of architectural and engineering standards.
• Skilled in technical design review and risk identification.
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders.

Why Join

• Competitive salary: £75,000 - £95,000 per annum.
• Permanent position with a respected international consultancy.
• Chance to work on cutting-edge data centre projects.
• Become a recognised fire safety authority while broadening architectural leadership.
• Long-term career development, training, and progression.
• Collaborative, international project environment.

How to Apply

If you are an Architectural Technical Lead or Fire Safety Architect in London, apply today with your CV. Join a leading consultancy and play a key role in delivering world-class data centre projects.