Lead Data Centre Design Engineer – Europe

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Lead to drive the design and delivery of complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and maintain strong client relationships.

Regular travel across UKI and Europe is expected. This client-facing, hands-on role offers career progression on high-profile, fast-paced projects with global clients.

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer/architect or equivalent.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on 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 through to construction documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, providing innovative and practical solutions.
• Support on the wider Sector and Commercial teams on governance, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and interface with Client CAM.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Architect

Multi-disciplinary leadership

Permitting knowledge

Travel willingness

Strong communication

Education

Architecture degree

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Digital design workflows

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Design Lead to drive the design and delivery of complex hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and maintain strong client relationships.

Regular travel across UKI and Europe is expected. This client-facing, hands-on role offers career progression on high-profile, fast-paced projects with global clients.