Data Centre Consultant (Design and Construction)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Data Centre Consultant (Design and Construction) based in Colchester, UK. This role involves providing strategic and technical advice across projects in data centre development, requiring strong communication skills and engineering expertise. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centre design, construction, or project delivery is essential.
• Proven understanding of critical systems design and delivery best practices.
• Strong client-facing skills with ability to present complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on design and program delivery of data centre developments.
• Support engagements in technical due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and develop high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Engineering

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Scot Lewis Associates

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Data Centre Consultant (Design and Construction)

Working with a leading consultancy / advisory firm specialising in the data centre industry to secure the services of a Data Centre consultant (design and construction) who are working with investors, developers, operators and enterprise clients on high-impact international projects.

Based in London / hybrid working, paying up to £90k base.

The Data Centre Consultant role would suit someone from a design, construction, and engineering background who wants to apply their experience across a broad range of client-facing, strategic, and technical advisory work.

As a Data Centre Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of advisory engagements across the full lifecycle of data centre development — from early site selection and feasibility through to design management, supply chain procurement, construction oversight, and commissioning strategy.

• Experience in data centre design, construction or project delivery, ideally in an operator, engineering or contractor environment.
• Proven understanding of critical systems design (mechanical, electrical, cooling, etc.) and data centre delivery best practices.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• A proactive mindset with an ability to adapt, learn, and solve problems in dynamic environments.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, or a related discipline (Chartered status a plus).

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on the design and program delivery of data centre developments.
• Support or lead engagements spanning technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, design oversight, procurement support, and construction strategy.
• Provide subject matter input across MEP systems, layouts, infrastructure resilience, phasing strategies, and buildability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including design consultants, PMs, engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Develop high-quality deliverables including client reports, technical memos, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Stay current on market trends, technology innovation, and industry standard
• Represent the company in client meetings, industry events, and project workshops.

Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.

Keywords: Data Centre, Design, Construction, Engineering, mechanical, Electrical, Cooling.

Scot Lewis Associates Ltd is acting as an employment business.