Senior Technical Design Lead, Data Centers (Hybrid)

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Technical Design Lead to guide the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and maintain strong client relationships on high-profile, fast-paced assignments.

This client-facing role involves regular travel across UK&I and European offices, with career progression opportunities in a dynamic, global infrastructure consultancy environment.

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

Chartered Engineer

Data Centre Design

Project Management

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

AECOM seeks a Technical Design Lead to guide the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure technical excellence, and maintain strong client relationships on high-profile, fast-paced assignments.

This client-facing role involves regular travel across UK&I and European offices, with career progression opportunities in a dynamic, global infrastructure consultancy environment.