Senior Data Centre Consultant | Design and Construction | London

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy firm is looking for a Senior Data Centre Consultant in London. This role involves advising clients on design and delivery of major data centre projects, requiring 8-10 years of experience in the field. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package including bonuses and share options.

Benefits

Competitive package including bonuses

Share options scheme

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• 8 - 10+ years in data centre design, construction, or delivery.
• Grounding in critical infrastructure systems.
• Strong communication skills and passion for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor on major data centre projects.
• Deliver feasibility studies and technical due diligence.
• Guide clients through design reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and end users.

Skills

Data centre design

Project delivery

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Building Services, or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Senior Data Centre Consultant | Design and Construction (London)

Our client is a rapidly scaling global consultancy, operating exclusively in the digital infrastructure and data centre sector. They are looking for a Senior Data Centre Consultant - Design and Construction (Technical) to join their London-based team. They are seeking a strong built environment professional with deep expertise in data centre design, construction, and project delivery. This is a strategic advisory role that blends engineering knowledge with client-side influence, leveraging hands-on experience in mechanical/electrical/building services engineering, construction delivery, and data centre development strategy.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a technical advisor to global clients across design, buildability, and delivery for major data centre projects.
• Deliver feasibility studies, technical due diligence, procurement input, and commissioning oversight.
• Guide clients through design reviews, MEP systems optimisation, and infrastructure risk assessments.
• Develop concise, high-impact deliverables: technical reports, strategy memos, and client briefs.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, engineers, and end users across the project lifecycle.

London, hybrid working with flexibility

Permanent Role

Competitive package including bonuses and other benefits, including a share options scheme.

About You

• 8 - 10+ years in data centre design, construction, or delivery (consultancy, GC, MEP contractor, or client-side engineering roles).
• Solid grounding in critical infrastructure systems: HVAC, electrical, cooling, mechanical, etc.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Building Services, or Construction Management.
• Strong communicator with a passion for shaping major projects—not just delivering them.

What’s On Offer

• Step into a strategic, client-facing position beyond traditional PM/engineering roles.
• Shape high-profile projects across EMEA and beyond.
• Work in a flexible hybrid environment, with a supportive and ambitious team.

Interested? Apply directly to this advert with your updated CV or send it to: [e-mail]