APAC Data Centre Architecture Director

Gough Recruitment (Hong Kong) Pty Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Architectural Technical Lead/Director for Data Centre projects across APAC. Based in KL, you will lead architectural oversight, review designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliant delivery from design to construction.

You will review and approve architectural documentation, drive value engineering, QA/QC, and manage stakeholders including clients, consultants, and contractors to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field and professional registration preferred.
• 10–15+ years in architectural design/management for newbuild infrastructure projects, data centres preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, design coordination, and constructability reviews.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and ACC/BIM 360 workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide technical guidance on architectural designs, drawings, specs and development plans.
• Review and approve architectural documentation including drawings and design packages.
• Coordinate design reviews with stakeholders to optimise solutions and constructability.
• Monitor design and construction progress to ensure compliance with requirements and regulations.
• Identify risks early and propose practical mitigation for cost, schedule and quality.
• Drive value engineering, design optimisation, and QA/QC improvements.
• Escalate critical issues and ensure timely resolution and documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

ACC/BIM 360

Job description

Gough Recruitment in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Architectural Technical Lead/Director for Data Centre projects across APAC. Based in KL, you will lead architectural oversight, review designs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliant delivery from design to construction.

You will review and approve architectural documentation, drive value engineering, QA/QC, and manage stakeholders including clients, consultants, and contractors to meet regulatory standards.