Data Centre Architecture Director — Lead Design & Delivery

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect/Architecture Technologist to lead multidisciplinary design for Data Centre projects across the UK & Ireland and Europe. The role involves managing design teams, driving bids, and ensuring delivery to the ‘as sold’ fees and margins under tight timelines.

You will collaborate with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams, travel as needed and guide the sector toward profitable, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Architect or Architect Technologist (Chartered or equivalent).
• Proven related technical experience on data centre projects.
• Experience with various forms of building contracts.
• Knowledge of building systems, regulations and construction types.
• Strong IT literacy with MS Office and Google Docs.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines.
• Experience in a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Designer/Consultant on a portfolio of data centre projects.
• Coordinate discipline leads across Architecture and Engineering deliverables.
• Lead bids commercially and technically for multi-disciplinary opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to internal governance during bid and delivery.
• Identify and secure targeted projects and revenue.
• Present to clients and prospective clients.
• Support sector Directors with management and strategy.
• Perform general administrative duties for the data centre team.

Skills

Architectural lead

Technical experience

Data centre projects

Contract knowledge

Building systems knowledge

IT literacy

Time management

Consultancy experience

Education

Professional development history

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect/Architecture Technologist to lead multidisciplinary design for Data Centre projects across the UK & Ireland and Europe. The role involves managing design teams, driving bids, and ensuring delivery to the ‘as sold’ fees and margins under tight timelines.

You will collaborate with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams, travel as needed and guide the sector toward profitable, compliant project delivery.