Data Centre Architecture Director: Lead Design & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM in the UK/Europe data centre sector seeks an experienced Architect/Architecture Technologist/Lead Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary design and delivery at a Technical Director level. You will drive bids, oversee design information, and manage client relationships across UK and Europe with travel as required.

With a bias toward Architectural leadership, you will guide design teams, ensure quality, meet demanding deadlines, and align with internal governance.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Architect or Technologist (Chartered or equivalent).
• Proven related technical experience.
• Recent experience on Data Centre projects.
• Experience with various forms of building contracts.
• Working knowledge of Building Systems, Regulations, and construction types.
• IT literate, with knowledge of MS Office and Google Docs.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines.
• Work experience within a similar consultancy or other relevant business.
• A clear work history and proof of professional development and learning.
• Ideally, based locally to a key office or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead Designer/ Consultant on a portfolio of 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

Architectural leadership

Technical design

IT literate

Client relationship

Bid & pricing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

AECOM in the UK/Europe data centre sector seeks an experienced Architect/Architecture Technologist/Lead Consultant to lead multi-disciplinary design and delivery at a Technical Director level. You will drive bids, oversee design information, and manage client relationships across UK and Europe with travel as required.

With a bias toward Architectural leadership, you will guide design teams, ensure quality, meet demanding deadlines, and align with internal governance.