Data Centre Design Lead - Hyperscale & Enterprise

AECOM; Bagstone; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Technical Design Lead to join our data centre team in the UK and Europe. You will lead multi-disciplinary design efforts and oversee projects from inception to construction documentation, ensuring high quality outputs and timely delivery.

The role requires Chartered Engineer or Architect qualifications, extensive data centre design experience, and ability to manage multiple projects with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Extensive experience in data centre design and/or project management.
• Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, building systems, regulations, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams (Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Security, Fire Protection, ICT, BMS/EPMS) across UKI and Europe.
• Oversee all phases of data centre projects from site due diligence, campus planning, conceptual/schematic/detailed design through to construction documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs that meet client requirements and project timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks early, providing innovative and practical solutions.
• Support on the wider Sector and Commercial teams on commercial and contractual governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients and interface with Client CAM.
• Present to clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery output.
• Collaborate with design teams and local delivery teams to ensure localisation and permitting compliance.
• Respond to client requirements in a timely manner.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Architect

data centre design

project management

multi-disciplinary teams

client relationship

communication

Education

Degree in Architecture

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Accredited Tier Professional

Tools

Revit

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Technical Design Lead to join our data centre team in the UK and Europe. You will lead multi-disciplinary design efforts and oversee projects from inception to construction documentation, ensuring high quality outputs and timely delivery.

The role requires Chartered Engineer or Architect qualifications, extensive data centre design experience, and ability to manage multiple projects with travel as needed.