Lead Data Centre Architect (Associate)

Sweco UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

25 days holiday + banks

Job summary

Sweco UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Associate Architect to lead data centre design in London, guiding architectural delivery across the project lifecycle and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes design quality, buildability and sustainability within a dynamic client environment.

You will manage resources, mentor colleagues and contribute to growing the Mission Critical team, with a focus on client relationships and architectural excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Part 3 qualification and have proven data centre design experience.
• Experience leading architectural projects through RIBA Stages 2–5.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural delivery across the project lifecycle with design quality and coordination.
• Establish design approaches balancing client requirements, operations, buildability and sustainability.
• Plan architectural deliverables, allocate resources and manage programmes and fees.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Project leadership

Coordination

Client relationships

Communication

Education

UK Part 3 qualification

Tools

Revit

BIM

Cloud platforms

Job description

Sweco UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Associate Architect to lead data centre design in London, guiding architectural delivery across the project lifecycle and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes design quality, buildability and sustainability within a dynamic client environment.

You will manage resources, mentor colleagues and contribute to growing the Mission Critical team, with a focus on client relationships and architectural excellence.