Hyperscale Data Centre Design Lead

AECOM

City of Edinburgh

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Design Lead to lead the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure technical excellence throughout all project phases.

This client-facing, hands-on delivery role requires travel across UKI and European offices, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification).
Extensive data centre design experience.
Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of permitting, building systems and regulations.
Ability to travel as required.

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.