Data Centre Consultant (Design and Construction)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the data centre industry is seeking a Data Centre Consultant (Design and Construction) based in Wakefield. In this role, you will advise clients on various data centre projects, utilizing your engineering background and strong communication skills. Join this dynamic team to work on high-impact international projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centre design, construction or project delivery.
• Proven understanding of critical systems design.
• Chartered status a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data centre design and program delivery.
• Support or lead technical due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Develop high-quality deliverables including client reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Advisory

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

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Client:

Scot Lewis Associates

Location:

wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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.