Data Centre Architecture Director | Design, Delivery & Bids

AECO; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect/ Architecture Technologist/ Lead Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary design for Data Centre projects across the UK and Europe. The role focuses on technical design, design management, and delivering high-quality information within tight deadlines.

You will build strong client relationships, lead bids, and oversee governance, with a focus on delivering profitable projects and securing future opportunities for the Data Centre sector.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Architect or Technologist (Chartered or equivalent).
• Proven related technical experience.
• Recent experience of having worked on Data Centre projects.
• Experience of various forms of building contract.
• Working knowledge of Building Systems, Regulations, and construction types.
• IT literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines.
• Work experience within a similar consultancy or other relevant business.

Responsibilities

• Lead Designer/ Consultant on a portfolio of Data Centre projects.
• Co-ordinating the discipline leads across projects for Architecture and Engineering deliverables.
• Leading bids commercially and technically for multi-disciplinary opportunities with key clients
• Ensuring all internal governance is followed both at bid stage and throughout the delivery of projects
• Identifying and securing targeted projects / revenue
• Presenting to clients and prospective clients
• Supporting other Directors in this sector with internal management and strategy
• General administrative and management duties appropriate to data centre team

Skills

Leadership

Technical design

Communication skills

Bid/proposal experience

Client relationship management

Education

Fully Qualified Architect or Technologist (Chartered or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect/ Architecture Technologist/ Lead Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary design for Data Centre projects across the UK and Europe. The role focuses on technical design, design management, and delivering high-quality information within tight deadlines.

You will build strong client relationships, lead bids, and oversee governance, with a focus on delivering profitable projects and securing future opportunities for the Data Centre sector.