Senior Technical Design Lead - Data Centre Projects

AECO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Technical Design Lead to oversee the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage cross-disciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships in a fast-paced, client-facing role.

The role involves regular travel across UKI and European offices, ensuring quality design output and adherence to schedules. A Chartered Engineer/Architect qualification and Revit knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Architect (or equivalent professional qualification).
• 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 across UKI and Europe.
• Oversee all phases of data centre projects from site due diligence to construction documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality design outputs meeting client requirements and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks early with innovative solutions.
• Support on commercial governance and risk mitigation with Sector and Commercial teams.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and interface with Client CAM.

Skills

multi-disciplinary leadership

communication skills

presentation skills

Education

Chartered Engineer or Architect

Architecture/Mechanical/Electrical degree

Tools

Revit

Digital design workflows

Job description

AECOM seeks a Technical Design Lead to oversee the design and delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across Europe. You will manage cross-disciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships in a fast-paced, client-facing role.

The role involves regular travel across UKI and European offices, ensuring quality design output and adherence to schedules. A Chartered Engineer/Architect qualification and Revit knowledge are preferred.