Data Centre Design Lead — Hyperscale & Enterprise

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Lead to head multidisciplinary data centre design across Europe. The role focuses on leading architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICT design teams, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.

Travel across UK&I and Europe is expected, with opportunities for career progression within a global infrastructure firm. The ideal candidate will have Chartered Engineer or Architect qualifications, extensive data centre design experience,

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

Multi-disciplinary leadership

Data centre design

Project management

Client relationship management

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Permitting knowledge

Education

Architect/Engineering degree

Revit knowledge

Uptime Institute Tier Designer/Professional

Tools

Revit

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Lead to head multidisciplinary data centre design across Europe. The role focuses on leading architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICT design teams, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.

Travel across UK&I and Europe is expected, with opportunities for career progression within a global infrastructure firm. The ideal candidate will have Chartered Engineer or Architect qualifications, extensive data centre design experience,