Data Centre Consultant (Design and Construction)

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Data Centre Consultant specializing in design and construction. The role involves advising clients on high-impact projects and requires a strong engineering background. With competitive compensation up to £90k, this position offers opportunities to work on diverse, international engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centre design or construction.
• Strong understanding of critical systems design.
• Proven client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on design and delivery of data centre developments.
• Lead engagements spanning technical due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Develop high-quality deliverables including reports and design reviews.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

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04.06.2025

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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.

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